What is Biodynamic Farming?
Move over organic and fair trade, the newcomer to the sustainable and ethical fashion scene is clothing made by harnessing the power of astrology. The health and wellness area is...
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How To Start A Clothing Line with No Experience - 9 Steps
Spanx… Glossier…. Nasty Gal. These are all mega brands started by creative, driven people who had little to no experience when they first got their start. And you know who...
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6 TOTALLY FREE WAYS TO INSTANTLY BECOME A MORE SUSTAINABLE FASHIONISTA
Joining the movement can often feel like a daunting and expensive undertaking to newbies. After doing your first bit of research you probably learned our closets are packed with unsustainable...
What Is Rayon? A Textile Engineer Breaks It Down
What is rayon fabric? Is it eco friendly, does it biodegrade, and is it safe to wear? We break down what you are really wearing when you buy rayon.
sustainable jeans - how eco friendly is your denim
Could polyester be the key to sustainable denim development?
3 new ways companies are using recycled plastic
spoiler: it isn’t swimsuits or yoga pants. What are we going to do with all the single-use plastic we have created? These companies have some ideas.
innovative textiles… that aren’t polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
This week I am exploring and celebrating three new fiber technologies that deserve the spotlight and are still relatively new to the market. One of them is even an alternative...
what do we do when plastic use is inevitable?
We are always trying to cut down on our plastics use. But, sometimes plastic is needed. GASP! While it pains us to package each garment in plastic, unfortunately, because of...
documentary review - Machines by Rahul Jain [with v+v original video]
Call me jaded, but recently I haven't been able to get through a fashion industry or environmental doc or article without getting super heated about dramatized, exaggerated, and at times...
breast cancer awareness charity shirts could actually be causing cancer
Charity shirts... While we at virtue + vice fully support raising awareness for important causes like cancers, human rights, and saving the world, the way we promote that awareness is...
read this before the flea market: why most vintage is actually fake
yup, your vintage Levis from the flea market are probably fake...
what is the 30 wears challenge?
Popularized by Liva Firth of The True Cost, the 30 Wears Campaign challenges you to ask the question “will I wear this 30 times?” before making a new purchase.
what is sustainable fashion?
Sustainable fashion asks the question how was something made and how can it be made better? How can it have a smaller environmental impact? How can our business help and...
what is fashion supply chain transparency?
why is transparency important to revolutionizing the clothing industry? By demanding transparency in the clothing industry, we are telling companies that we will hold them accountable for how they choose to...
what is ethical fashion?
We hear the terms ethical, sustainable, socially conscious, and transparent thrown around a lot today. But, what do they really mean? Often used interchangeably, they all do not mean the...
guide to petroleum fiber alternatives
Is your clothing contributing to non-biodegradable plastic waste? If it's made out of polyester or other petroleum-based fibers the answer is yes. read our guide to performance-based alternatives
what is khadi? All about India's Sustainable Textile solution
Today, at virtue + vice, we are still inspired by Gandhi. We believe that by using alternative manufacturing methods to create jobs, we will reduce environmental impact, and add value...