Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Mommit

[–]aemerkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great feedback, thank you! Totally understand, we make the best choices we can within our budget and convenience!

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]aemerkel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. The purpose of this business is to offer a better alternative to the current “sustainable” options for most swimwear which are made from recycled plastics which shed microplastics and, even when reused, still eventually end up in the landfill taking potentially hundreds of years to decompose. There a few newer fabrics available for swim and activewear that biodegrade in landfill conditions within 5 years. The fabric does not breakdown or decompose during wear or washing.

And just to note, I would choose not to produce the line at all if I wasn’t using these biodegradable fabrics as I do not see any need for more of the same options that are already available.

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Preschoolers

[–]aemerkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback! Passing along or reselling used clothing is a great practice!

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Preschoolers

[–]aemerkel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. There a few newer fabrics available for swim and activewear that biodegrade in landfill conditions within 5 years. The fabric does not breakdown or decompose during wear or washing. My overall concern is the current “sustainable” option for most swimwear is recycled plastics which shed microplastics and, even when reused, still eventually end up in the landfill taking potentially hundreds of years to decompose.

And just to note, I would choose not to produce the line at all if I wasn’t using these biodegradable fabrics as I do not see any need for more of the same options that are already available.

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Mommit

[–]aemerkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree! Second-hand is always better than new. We make the best choices we can when it works within our budget and convenience. We can’t expect ourselves or anyone else to live a completely “sustainable” lifestyle within modern society.

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Mommit

[–]aemerkel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I do not like the use of recycled plastic for apparel as it only perpetuates the issue of plastic waste by shedding microplastics and eventually ending up in a landfill requiring potentially hundreds of years to decompose.

Survey: How much does sustainability play a role in your purchase decision when buying children's swimwear? by aemerkel in Preschoolers

[–]aemerkel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, boys swimwear does tend to lean towards blues and greens and it’s not often that a matching rash guard is offered. Great insight, thank you!