Wear Soy Instead of Drinking It

We have all heard to dress comfortably when traveling. When we are thinking about backpacking through Europe or hiking the Grand Canyon, eco friendly attire may not be the first thing on your mind. However, It can be very easy to find, affordable, and allow you one more way to contribute to our earth.

The first component of “green” attire is buying organically. Organic clothes are not going to be made out of anything that can harm the environment. They are much more natural materials than what we are used to. Rooted To Nature, an online website that sells completely organic clothes offers products made with fibers from

• Alpaca


• Bamboo


• Hemp


• Cotton


• Silk


• Soy


• Tencel


• Wool

The other important part about eco friendly fashion that people are unaware of is the fair trade aspect. Fair trade clothing ensures that the articles were made under moral and fair conditions. This usually refers to ensuring that child labor is not happening and that the workers are making a fair wage and working in good conditions.

The Fair Trade Federation offers the following factors to consider when buying fair trade products:

• Quality & Consistency: Products need to meet high quality standards


• Presentation: Buyers love when products are packaged well, because it’s easier for them to merchandise and sell.


• In style: Buyers pay heed to current trends, so you should too.


• Sizing: Products like clothing and bedding should be sized according to industry standards of the consumer market you are targeting.


• Whether a product is unique and/or fills a niche: The best way to identify product niches is to simply ask buyers if there are items that they would like to offer that they have been unable to find.


• Price feasible: When determining price, first you need to factor in the cost of materials and labor, but then what? You still need to determine whether the price is feasible. Remember, every product has a maximum retail price it will fetch.


• Dependability of Seller: Buyers and Sellers develop a relationship over time. If a seller is able to deliver on their promises, buyers are more likely to re-order. It’s that simple.

Wearing organic clothing not only feels good for the earth, but good on the body. Organic clothing may last longer because the fibers are longer and stronger because they are not broken down by chemicals.

It has also been known to last better and look new longer and feels soft.

So travel organically, comfortably, and most of all "green".