Tights have been a wardrobe staple for many years, as they add warmth and style to outfits, especially during the colder months. However, the environmental impact of tights is often overlooked. I got you covered though, as I’ll explain these environmental consequences and suggest eco-friendly alternatives to conventional tights

When trying to live more sustainably, we tend to think about the importance of reducing single-use plastics like straws, plastic bottles and bags. That’s something we should be careful with, particularly because it’s easy to avoid using them if you set your mind to it. However, plastic is hidden in places you might have never thought about. Hold on to your hats: the clothes in your wardrobe are probably made of plastic.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) defines requirements that ensure the certified organic status of textiles and that are recognized worldwide. It offers assurance to the consumer by getting involved in the harvesting of the materials, the manufacturing, labelling, and other instances of the process, and giving this distinct mark that can separate truly organic fabrics from fabrics that are marketed as such but are mostly greenwashing.