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The Sustainable Future of Clothing Rental
The clothing industry ranks among the most polluting sectors globally.
However, on the flip side, the fashion world has emerged as a pioneer of a trend known as eco-fashion, sensitizing more and more people, both consumers and industry professionals, towards greater production sustainability.
- The fashion sector accounts for 8.1% of greenhouse gas emissions
[source: Measuring Fashion – Environmental Impact of the Global Apparel and Footwear Industries Study – Full report and methodological considerations – Quantis 2018].
- The value of the sustainable fashion sector grew by nearly 20 percentage points in 2018
[source: Ethical Consumer Magazine].
- 12.5% of fashion companies worldwide have committed to changing their production processes to prioritize greater sustainability by the current year
[source: BBC News "Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste"].
- Simply increasing second-hand clothing purchases by 10% would result in environmental benefits such as a 3% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of clothing and a 4% reduction in water usage
[source: Wrap "Valuing Our Clothes: the cost of UK fashion", 2017].
- Up to 3/5 of clothing produced globally risk ending their life cycle in an incinerator or landfill within a year of production
[source: Style that’s sustainable: A new fast-fashion formula – McKinsey, October 2016].
What can we do?
RENT!
Every time you rent a garment, you participate in a conscious and sustainable choice.
You get to wear different clothes, expensive garments at a small price, and have access to a potentially infinite wardrobe, changing your look for every occasion.
REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Our service is sustainable. By renting, you contribute to the circular economy, reducing waste and environmental impact.
REUSE
Renting means using a garment countless times (while maintaining its condition).
Once it reaches its maximum use, it's regenerated by our expert hands and sold as second-hand, extending its life once again.
Extending the life of a garment is the most sustainable choice you can make.