The Outpost — Clothing

Gone are the days of hunting for that one unique piece of clothing that jumps out at you as you walk through Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, or Bloomingdale’s when you have an hour to yourself on a Saturday morning. Shopping used to be a fun visit to a department store or retailer but has now been replaced by scrolling through Instagram at home. The coronavirus pandemic has shifted how we shop, from exciting in-person finds at retailers to now digital discoveries online.

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Landfills are overflowing with our fashion waste. In the 1980’s, the average person bought 12 new items of clothing a year. The average person will now buy 68 garments annually, wearing each item a mere seven times before discarding it. Wasteful. You can make a difference by disposing of your used clothing in a responsible way.

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The fashion industry has long been dominated by large conglomerates whose focus has been on quick mass production of apparel, churning out millions of cheaply made garments. Demand better in your clothing and the companies that are making garments. At LumberUnion, we know what you want – quality clothing responsibility made that looks and feels amazing. From farm to hanger, we craft sustainable clothing that lasts.

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“Fast fashion” refers to inexpensive, popular fashion that takes designs from the runway and quickly produces them cheaply for consumer consumption. As one of the dirtiest industries in the world, fashion is tied with oil at being the worst offender in increasing climate change. Over the past year, “Slow fashion” has generated 90 million social impressions suggesting the beginning of a shift in shopping behaviors.

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Extend the life of each of your products, by following our detailed step by step care guide. Buy it right. Wash it right. Store it right. Treat it right. We've even added in a few extra pro tips, giving you more time to focus on what really matters.

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