Is it possible to dress " green" - and if so, what does that mean?

Many people have embraced the idea of buying more natural, ecologically sound food items, and now the concept is being extended to clothing.

So what are "eco-friendly clothes?"

Among other things, they are " Clothing that uses materials that reduce our impact on our world".

Many people think this means you have to give up comfort, style or lots of money - Not so.

- Organic cotton is probably the fabric that's making the biggest impact in eco-friendly fashion. Unfortunately, damaging pesticides are used to grow cotton. Organic cotton, grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, can be found in upscale and discount stores alike. While it's often priced somewhat higher than regular cotton fabrics, the benefit to our planet cannot be denied.

- Another fabric to look for is hemp, which is not only easier to grow than cotton, but can also be extremely versatile for use in clothing and accessories.

- One of the newest materials is bamboo, which can be grown without fertilizers and pesticides and is easily renewable since it's a grass. And if you think of bamboo as uncomfortable or hard, think again: when manufactured into clothing, it's surprisingly soft and supple.

- Other fabrics that are becoming more popular are jute and soy fibers, as well as clothing recycled from different products.

So next time you go to the store, look at the labels or ask about garments made from some of these fabrics.

You CAN make a greener impact on our planet!

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