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Everlane was my go to ethical work basics. What's next?

I have always relied on ethical/ transparent brands like Everlane for my work wardrobe, which makes me feel better inside and out (I know, greenwashing, I get it). Greenwashing obviously is something I try to avoid as much as I can. But their pieces used to be of good quality, so yes I kinda turned a blind eye.

Lately tho, the pieces that I got have these issues, the seams warp, the fabric start pilling right across the chest (weird),. Not to mention, sometimes after a few washes, the shirt would lose its shape. I even try to avoid putting it in the dryer. I hang dry them, or tumble dry as I carefully read the instructions. I try to find time to iron it properly instead of using a handheld steamer whenever I can. It seems that nothing really changes. They kinda just look different after a few months, and not in a good way.

B Corp certification is something that I learned recently, which seems like a pretty transparent system audited by 3rd party. Their website is actually quite comprehensive too, and scores brands from a pretty holistic approach. I’ve been checking their list and stumbled upon some interesting ones there. Tested a few matching knit sets from this OGL brand for example. So far, the shape has held up. It has been 2 months, so I will wait and see.

I liked the idea of finding something that was comfortable enough for everyday wear but still worked for the office. But I feel like the declining quality is kinda the overall trend. Do you guys see it or is it just me?

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