Check conditions

Cheap clothes are often produced under inhumane conditions. Therefore, choose manufacturers who pay their workers the minimum wage and comply with social standards - recognizable by quality seals.

Use second-hand stores

Here you can find items of jewelry at reasonable prices - or you can give away clothes in good condition that you no longer want to wear.

Make a conscious choice

A lot and cheap? Better not. A full closet may make us happy in the short term, but it has nothing to do with sustainability. So it's better to buy fewer and better quality items. Another advantage: quality goods last longer and you avoid throwing them away frequently.

Prefer natural fabrics

Many synthetic fibers contain toxic chemicals and can trigger allergies. Therefore, opt for natural fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp and linen more often. Organic textiles are labeled accordingly. This way you are doing something good for yourself and protecting the environment.

Recognized seals for textiles

The Blue Angel recognizes fashion that is free from harmful chemicals. www.blauer-engel.de

Fair Wear Foundation pays particular attention to good working conditions and fair wages. www.fairwear.org

GOTS stands for "Global Organic Textile Standard". The entire supply chain is certified here. www.global-standard.org

SA 8000 Ban on forced and child labor, legal contract for employees, fair payment. www.sa-intl.org

Naturland Controlled organic cultivation worldwide, extra guidelines for organic textiles. www.naturland.de

Fairtrade The new "Textile Production" seal is for companies that organize the entire supply chain socially. www.fairtrade-deutschland.de