OT: socially conscientious clothing
Is this a consideration to you when you buy your clothes?
For me, it hasn't been but I'm looking to make a change. I've been a frequent shopper of namebrand retail, especially via deep discount factory and clearance sites. While its nice to get fashionable, quality clothing for low prices no one can pretend they don't know who is losing out in the process.
Last night I bought a hemp hoodie of etsy for 40 dollars. Its handmade in America ( I have to wait 3 weeks for production before I get it) made from sustainable materials. If I like the feel I plan to buy more hemp clothing.
I've done a bunch of research and have learned some interesting stuff. For example, bamboo was in vogue but now is considered unsustainable, but still is sometimes marketed as such. I also learned that the fair trade / sustainable market is no where near as deep as the rest of retail. Its going to be hard to build my wardrobe if most sites seem to carry only a handful of items.
So, open disussion. Is this something you care about? Do you have any hints about shopping consientiously?
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At least he didn't say skinny jeans!
For me though, some things (like suits or dress shirts) do need to be bought in slim fit, since I'm of moderate build. Most dress shirts seem like they are made to fit quite baggy.
April 12th, 2016 at 10:11 PM ^
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April 12th, 2016 at 10:16 PM ^
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April 13th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
or people who want to look good
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DID YOU SAY YES?
THE YES
I think the first 8 responses suggest I'm well ahead of the curve. Maybe this thread should be deleted but if you don't thinkt its an important subject you are ignorant.
It may well be a very important subject. The question is whether it's an appropriate topic for a sports blog.
Based on the responses, clearly your right. Which is rather sad for a Michigan blog.
Take a break chief. We like to talk sports on this blog. I'm sure you can find a different blog to discuss your thoughts on this issue. This is not the spot for it.
You probably don't walk into Home Depot and say "where is the organic greek yogurt and chia seed extract?". Because Home Depot is not in the business of serving greek yogurt.
Similarly, you should not be too bummed that folks on a Michigan blog are generally unreceptive to this topic. MGoBlog (IMO) is not in the business of hosting discussions on social causes.
FWIW, I'm wearing a hemp thong as I type this. It's very comfortable, both for my body and my conscience. So I'm not against your cause.
I don't do a lot of blogging. This is the only blog I regularly check and ever post. It being the offseason, and Michigan generally having a smarter, more worldly alumni base, I thought I'd get a more positive response.
The irony here, we have endless threads and posts about the big camp travesty and how the NCAA is monstrous for hurting the lives of teenage kids hoping for a chance at one of these camps. Meanwhile, the slactiivsts complainining about it are wearing clothes made by teenage kids in sweatshops working 14 hour days for practically nothing, and those same slactivists are on this thread joyously saying they dont care.
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I don't think you know what blogging means.
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Oh please. The only dollar amount I've mentioned in this whole thread is a 40 dollar sweatshirt I bought. I've brought up how fair trade clothing's price is an obstacle. Large disposable income in the context of hemp clothing qualifies 99% of people not liviing paycheck to paycheck, especially if you are single or don't have kids.
Ad hominum attacks in the face of an idea you don't like is pretty lazy.
To answer your question, I don't have any recommendations. Yes, hemp is sustainable... our forefathers used it. But personally prefer its alternative uses. Regarding interest in the environment and sustainability, I guess I choose to direct my effort in those maters outside of my wardrobe (there is only so much one can do). I applaud your efforts if they are indeed sincere.
Ad HOMINEM by definition is an attack. You've essentially said "attack attack". Just stop now.
Using a $0.50 word you don't know the definition of or know how to spell is even lazier.
April 12th, 2016 at 10:26 PM ^
I'm guessing a term coined by SJWs to distinguish those with real outrage in the world and faux outrage in the world.
April 12th, 2016 at 11:49 PM ^
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You thought wrong.
It's not that the Michigan base isn't worldly or thoughtful... it's just that in life we get bombarded with enough stuff from all the polarized groups with an agenda out there.
SOMETIMES, just sometimes, it would be nice to come somewhere and relax for a minute or two. Just to simply talk about sports, about our beloved Michigan, to talk about cars, or how much koalas suck and how much pussy and drugs Hatter has had in his life.
So fuck you if we don't acquiesce to your point of view.April 13th, 2016 at 11:06 AM ^
... for a Michigan *sports* blog. ftfy.
You're such a good person!
(Is that what you wanted?)
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There are literally thousands, if not millions, of important subjects in the world today. Far too many for one person to be able to keep track of them all, so we prioritize and focus on the subjects important to us. Forgive me if hemp clothing is not high on my list, but that does not make me (or anyone else ripping your thread topic) ignorant.
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In case your genuinely interested, heres the first thing came up on my search with target and sweatshops.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-24/australian-retailers-linked-to-sw…