Natural Dyes: Why do we love them?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onSo. You’re doing your best to shop sustainably and are wearing earth-friendly fibres. But what you might not know is that many of these garments may have been dyed with synthetic dyes, eliminating their ability...
Is my Bamboo Activewear Sustainable?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onWhat’s the deal with bamboo activewear, you ask? Just like with any material, there’s a lot of opinions out there about this grass (yep, bamboo is a grass!). Is it sustainable? Is it eco-friendly? Is...
Plastic in Your Clothes: is it really that bad?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onLast month, we did a deep dive into microplastics – what they are, and what they have to do with your clothes. This month, we’re looking a little more closely at synthetic fabrics. We already...
What are microplastics and what do they have to do with my clothes?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onFor most of us, microplastics are a bit of a thing of mystery. Aren’t they just the tiny beads of plastic found in some face scrubs, or what you unwittingly end up swallowing if you...
What is Slow Fashion, Anyway?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onYou probably hear the term ‘slow fashion’ get thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean, and how is it different to fast fashion? Let’s investigate, so that you can make...
13 New Zealand & Australian Based Sustainable Fashion Influencers You Should Know
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onWith social media algorithms advancing every other day, it can be hard to ensure your feed is filled with the messaging that you want to see. With paid promotions from tacky brands to hashtags...
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Fashion
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onListen up, shoppers. You want to know more about sustainable fashion? You’ve come to the right place. If you’ve made it this far, you might already be pretty clued in on the topic – or,...
What Impact are Your Clothes Really Making?
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onA Guide to Sustainable Materials Are you wanting to make more sustainable choices when it comes to the fabrication of your clothes, but you’re not sure where to start? We get it. It’s overwhelming. Not...
Five Quick & Easy Ways to Spot Greenwashing
Posted by LETE ACTIVE onTips for finding genuinely ethical products Who really has the time to carefully research every single thing that they buy? We sure don’t. However, it’s also true that many of us are beginning to...