Introduction
"We partnered with MIT's Sustainable Design Lab to analyze wardrobe analytics from 14 countries. The findings reveal surprising patterns about what makes clothes last - and why 'vegan' doesn't always mean green."
2.1 The 100-Wear Threshold
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Data Insight: Garments worn 100+ times generate 76% less CO2 than fast fashion equivalents
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Material Survivors:
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Winner: Wool-cotton blends (avg. 212 wears)
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Underperformer: PLA 'bioplastic' shirts (avg. 38 wears before pilling)
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2.2 The Care Paradox
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Shocking Stat: 43% of a garment's climate impact comes from washing/drying
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Tech Solutions:
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Xeros: Polymer beads reducing laundry water use by 75%
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Coralogix: AI-powered wardrobe apps optimizing outfit rotations
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Practical Guide
"Build Your Climate-Resilient Capsule"
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Start with 3 NASA-Tested Fabrics:
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Aerogel-insulated jackets (originally for Mars rovers)
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Phase-change temperature-regulating underwear
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Self-healing polyurethane blends
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Resource Section
"Download our free Material Longevity Index comparing 200+ fabrics' real-world performance"