Low-impact dyes pair with recycled fabrics
Tue, May 26 2009 at 8:42 PM EST
Read more: GREEN FASHION, PESTICIDES
Photo: Anthony Verde 
Think sustainable clothes mean neutral colors? Well, think again. Low-impact dyes paired with organic and recycled fabrics let you wear nature’s brightest hues and keep her waterways free of toxic colors and pesticides, too.Melissa tee and Hailey cardigan by Toggery
These brights are fancy-free: The rich colors of this organic cotton T-shirt and shrunken cardigan are created with reactive dyes (which use less water and energy during the dying process). A few accessories will go a long way. Tee, $50, cardigan, $51; thegreenloop.com
Empire blouse by Loyale
Over a bikini at the lake or paired with skinny slacks at work, this organic cotton blouse, colored with low-impact, heavy metal–free dyes, will keep you covered from summer into fall. $132, loyaleclothing.com
Micro Puff Vest by Patagonia
Layer up for cooler evenings in this windproof vest made in Japan from recycled (and recyclable) polyester. The country’s super-strict environmental laws ensure a pollution-free dying process. $125, patagonia.com
Love patterned dress by the Pursuit of Harmony
Show your love in this soft and sexy organic cotton and soy/bamboo sundress with water-based screen printing. $86, thegreenloop.com
Board shorts by Loomstate
Catch a wave with these organic cotton shorts from Loomstate, artfully printed with heavy metal–free dyes. $120, at Bloomingdale’s nationwide
Diaphanous blouse by Ciel
Sheer, organic French silk chiffon looks chic over a tank or dress, and the ripe berry hue comes from nonpolluting, AZO-free dyes. $188, cielshop.co.uk
Story by Starre Vartan. This article originally appeared in Plenty in August 2008.
Copyright Environ Press 2008.
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