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Sustainable fashion

Did you know that the fashion industry produces more CO2 emissions than the air and transport sectors combined? Wow! Reason enough to opt for sustainable and fair fashion. But what should you pay attention to and which (online) addresses and fashion brands should you visit to buy clothes that benefit everyone?

Fix open seam, shop hook or tear in clothes with a ladder stitch

  • 2 September 2024

A seam that comes loose, a tear caused by a clumsy move or a shop hook because you bumped into something sharp with your clothes: it can...

How to find the best hiking boots for your feet?

  • 12 August 2024

Although you don't wear walking shoes every day, you obviously shouldn't think about them not running well. Nothing is more awful than sore feet, ugly...

How sustainable is silk?

  • 5 August 2024

You probably think of silk as a beautiful, shiny, super-soft and precious fabric made by silkworms. True! But, have you ever considered the question...

Button sewing by hand

  • 29 July 2024

When you sew a button on a pair of trousers or vest, do you know what you are doing? Honestly: at thegreenlist.nl, we are not all equally skilled...

Waterproof hiking boots: the PFAS dilemma in hiking boots

  • 10 June 2024

You can't see it, but it's there. There is a membrane in many hiking boots, this is a thin layer of material between layers of...

VAUDE: a more sustainable outdoor brand

  • 28 May 2024

Adventurous types face this choice sooner or later: where am I going to buy my outdoor clothing and what should I pay attention to? Most importantly...

Maintaining hiking boots is how you do it!

  • 13 May 2024

As an avid hiker, you know better than anyone how important it is to have good hiking boots. After all those adventurous steps, your loyal...

All recycled clothing materials in a row: what is what and is it sustainable?

  • 18 March 2024

Recycled clothing materials are widely advertised. Even fast fashion chains run with it. So is it sustainable? Clothing made from recycled fabrics,...

How durable is gold jewellery?

  • 23 February 2024

If you dwell on the sustainability of gold when buying gold jewellery, you probably quickly think of unsustainable gold mines. But...

Garments with elastane, is it sustainable?

  • 9 February 2024

Do you wear sportswear regularly? Are you a fan of tight-fitting jeans? Or do you sometimes put on leggings or tights? Chances are there are some in these...

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