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A place to share practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last, with an emphasis on upcycled and sustainable products!

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Things that are well-made and durable (even if they won't last a lifetime) are A-Okay!

Unlike that other BIFL place, Home-made and DIY items are encouraged here, as long as some form of instruction is included in the body of the post.

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The item must be made with sustainable or recycled materials.
If electronic in some way, the item must be open-source.
The item must be user-serviceable (if applicable).
You cannot be a large corporation.
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Any suggestions for clothes available in the UK or EU which are at least hard wearing? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Berttheduck@lemmy.ml to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net

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So I'm sick of supporting fast fashion and could really use some new clothes, especially jeans. I was inspired by the work wear post earlier however I think all the recommendations were US based which aren't that useful for me in the UK. Any suggestions for brands or shops where I can get something which will last? I don't mind paying significantly more for good quality if it's actually good and not just a brand logo.

EDIT: Thanks for all the suggestions everyone I'll have a good look at these.

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[–] CurlyWurlies4All@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I have used goodonyou.eco to see how brands rate in terms of labour commitments in the past. There's a UK brand called Where does it come from? That seems to rate well.

Where Does It Come From?'s environment rating is 'great'. All its products are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified. It reuses its offcuts to minimise textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. It traces all of its supply chain. It ensures payment of a living wage throughout its supply chain. It audits its suppliers.

Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence that it uses animal products but does not mention being vegan.

Where Does It Come From? is rated 'Great' overall

(di)Vision out of Denmark also looks like it could be alright.

It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Italy, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. It traces all of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.