1. Tencelby Lenzing AG
Tencel: you’ve probably heard of this material in the headlines of sustainable fashion blogs, but whatisit exactly? Wonder no more!
Tencel is the brand name for a brand of cellulose-based material known as lyocell, created by the Austrian company, Lenzing AG. It is composed of wood pulp from eucalyptus trees. It feels similar to silk and could replace cotton as the most commonly used material in your closet.
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Silk has been ubiquitous with fashion since its discovery in the 27th century BCE. Due to its flexibility and durability, it has continued to reign supreme as one of our favorite materials. Silk fibers are obtained by boiling the cocoons of silkworm pupae to loosen the fibers. Maintaining its relatively closed production loop even in the age of mass production, silk is super strong, super soft, super fire retardant, and has antimicrobial properties.
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Yes, you read that correctly. While leather will never be vegan, it is actually a relatively low impact materialwhen produced responsibly.Leather is sourced from cows already being raised for meat. Tanneries are actually using a byproduct of another industry, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.
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4. Linen
Linen fiber is derived from the stalks of the flax plant. It has been regarded as a luxury item throughout history to the point where linen sheets were passed down as heirlooms due due to their extreme durability, insulating qualities, and breathability.
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5. Hemp
Hemp has been demonized due to its family resemblance to its cousin, marijuana. It does not contain enough THC to get anyone high, no matter what your friend’s cousin’s coworker claims. It has been used to make clothing for thousands of years all over the world.
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Cotton typically requires lots of energy, water and chemicals to keep up with demand which risks the contamination of local water sources and strips the soil it grows upon of its nutrients. Organic cotton plays by its own rules. It is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and it produces significantly less greenhouse gas emissions while being indistinguishable from its problematic sibling.
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This table is for reference only doesn't represent the exact measurement of every design. Measurement range depending on the style/cut for each individual design. For fitted style, it's usually the smaller end of the range; whereas oversize fit will measure towards the larger number.
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XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
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Bust (cm) |
81-83.5 |
84-88 |
89-93.5 |
95-98.5 |
99-104 |
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Waist (cm) |
63-66 |
67-71 |
72-76 |
77-81.5 |
82-86 |
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Hip (cm) |
89-92 |
95-97 |
98-101 |
102-105 |
106-110 |
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International sizing reference
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USA |
UK / AU / NZ |
Italy |
France |
Germany |
Japan |
Russia |
S |
2-4 |
8-10 |
38-40 |
34-36 |
32-34 |
7-9 |
40 |
M |
6-8 |
10-12 |
42-44 |
38-40 |
36-38 |
11-13 |
44 |
L |
10 |
14 |
46 |
42 |
40 |
15 |
48 |