When it comes to clothes, all garments are
made equally, right? Unfortunately, that is
not the case. Now-a-days people may think it’s hard to pay attention to what goes into your clothes and who’s making them simply because of
the sheer volume of producers and sellers out there. Well, have no fear! If you’re too busy at work, walking the dog or taking the kids to practice, we are here to help break it down for you.
Future:Standard will take a look at one style two different ways to see what version comes out on top-
ethically, environmentally and economically.
The combatants: Soft Joie Alcott Top vs. The Cutout Tank by Groceries
vs.
Round One: Fabric
The Alcott Top is made from
viscose rayon. Rayon is one of the oldest
man-made fibers and is not synthetic. In fact, it is made from wood pulp giving it features similar to those of cotton. Even though rayon is not synthetic, it takes
a lot of water and energy to produce- contributing to water and air
pollution. The Cutout Tank is made from
60% hemp and 40% organic cotton. Hemp fiber is often used as an
alternative to rayon. It holds all of the same properties in addition to being
biodegradable and anti-UV. Not to mention since hemp absorbs dyes more readily, you get a more
vibrant color than you would with most other fibers. The organic cotton that Groceries uses is certified organic and GMO-free.
Winner: The Cutout Tank! When it comes down to it, though the rayon is renewable, it contributes more to pollution and can have unwanted chemicals in it. The hemp is biodegradable which means it won’t sit around in a landfill for as long as the Alcott Top would.
Round Two: Production
Both tops are
imported into the US. Here’s the difference though, the
entirety of the Alcott Top is imported while
only the fibers of the Cutout Tank are imported. This means that the Cutout Tank is
creating jobs inside the US because it needs people to knit the tops. The Cutout Tank uses fibers from India and China that have been grown sustainably and ethically.
Winner: The Cutout Tank wins because even though both are imported, the Cutout Tank creates more ethical jobs and uses local workers. The Alcott Top simply imports from one location, ready to be sold.
Round Three: Price
The Alcott Top: $88.00
Cutout Tank: $43.00
Winner: This one isn’t a close round; the
Cutout Tank wins by $45.00.
Wrap-up: So, if you are looking for a new summer top, we recommend the
Cutout Tank by
Groceries. It comes at low cost to the people making it, our environment and your wallet.
