Sustainable kids' clothing is something all parents need to think about. And today, I’m going to talk to you about buying clothing for your children in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Think About Where You’re Spending Your Money
The first thing to think about when buying kids’ clothing is where you’re actually spending your money. For us as a family, for example, we were really excited when Cotopaxi came out with a kids' line.
Cotopaxi is a company that I know is making charitable donations to different organizations in order to preserve some of the beautiful places that we like to visit. For this reason—as well as their sustainable practices—I know that the clothing I buy for my kids is making a lesser impact on the environment.
Size Up in Kids’ Clothing
Another thing I like to do when I purchase new clothing for my kids is to size up. I understand that clothing needs to fit kids, especially when you’re out on adventures. But my daughter, for example, can wear a sweatshirt or a jacket that's a little bigger. I just roll up her sleeves, and that way, I know it's going to last her an entire season. Sometimes I’ll even size up two sizes so that way we get two winters out of them.
Choose Companies that are Durable
Another tip is to choose companies that are durable. Often we make decisions to buy things, but that product actually won’t last us more than a few months. One of my son’s biggest problems is the knees wearing out on his pants. So when I’m shopping for clothing for him, I’m looking at brands that I know are going to work for wear and tear.
Look for clothes that are durable, comfortable and ones that you’ll be able to pass down to younger siblings or cousins.
How Often Will Your Kids’ Wear Them?
Something else to think about is how often will your kids actually wear the item of clothing. Think about the design of the clothing item and how comfortable it will be when wearing it. You may buy something that’s more sustainable and environmentally friendly. But if your kids aren’t actually going to wear it, then it ultimately isn’t the right choice.
At the end of the day, the best clothes to buy are the ones you know your kids are going to wear. And remember that the clothing doesn’t even have to be new. Patagonia, for instance, has done a really good job of paving the way for people to reduce, reuse, and repair their clothes. And that’s why I love these outdoor clothing companies. Not only do they produce durable clothing items. But they are showcasing that you can be sustainable and smart about purchasing decisions when it comes to outdoor kids' adventure clothing.
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Clothing: Cotopaxi Fuego Down Kids’ Jacket, Cotopaxi Teca Cálido Reversible Kids’ Jacket, Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket, Cotopaxi Trico Hybrid Women’s Jacket, Do Good Kids’ Trucker Hat, Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker
Bikes: E-Bikes Powered by Bosch – Yuba Spicy Curry, Riese & Muller,
Sunglasses: Wiley X
