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FASHION REVOLUTION
DID
YOU KNOW?
Our organization was founded in April
2013, in response to the Rana Plaza
building collapse. Every year on April 24,
we honor the memory of the 1,134 garment
workers who lost their lives, many others
who were left with injuries, and their
families that day.
WE ASK
#WHOMADEMYCLOTHES?
Across the world, we advocate for a
transparent, clean and safe environment, fair
labor, and accountability from the fashion
industry. We believe in a global fashion
industry that conserves and restores the
environment and values people over growth
and profit.
FASHION REVOLUTION
OUR RESEARCH
Since our inception, we’ve done research and issued publications such as The
Fashion Transparency Index and What
Fuels Fashion?
OUR RESOURCE GUIDES
As a global organization with passionate
leaders we have developed many
resources for you to be inspired to host
your next event and how to get involved!
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FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK
Every year in April, we come together
as a global community for Fashion
Revolution week, where we host
events such as Mend In Public Day
and film screenings. Let’s talk about
our other events, activations, and
opportunities to volunteer with us!
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MENDING AND REPAIR
#LOVEDCLOTHESLAST
A great way to keep your clothes in circulation is
through mending and repair. Simple things, such as
sewing a button, darning a sock, or patching up a
hole can go a long way! At Fashion Revolution we
believe that Repair is A Revolutionary Act. Mending and repair is also a great way to elongate the
lifespan of your clothes.
DON’T KNOW HOW TO MEND?
Mending and repair is something you
can learn to do!
Finding your local
Fashion Revolution
community is a great place to s
MENDING AND REPAIR
SUPPORT LOCAL
Still working on your sewing skills? Take your
clothes to a seamstress or local artisan. This way
you're also supporting a local economy of small
entrepreneurs and keeping your garments fresh
and in good condition for longer. After all, repairing
clothing is an act of resistance.
MEND IN PUBLIC DAY
In 2024, our organization launched “Mend In
Public” Day during Fashion Revolution Week, and
across the world people gathered together in
public spaces to show that extending the life of
your clothes is something everyone can partake in.
Host your own event during Fashion Revolution
Week or all year long!
MENDING AND REPAIR
What’s so cool about mending your clothes?
Not only do you get to wear something that you
already own and love, but you have your own
unique piece. Something one of a kind.
Something you took care of.
Have you ever m d was st ?
Do you like to sew? Who taught you?
CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE
ARTS - LOVED CLOTHES LAST RECYCOOL LESSONS
A guide and resource to he
you get started on your mending practice.
Materials Needed for Meding: Sewing Needle(s), Thread, Scrap
Fabric, Spare Buttons
THE STORY OF OUR CLOTHES
CLOTHING IS A GIFT
A gift that has been made to protect us,
and today we are fortunate to use clothing
for self-expression. But, have you ever
wondered -
#WHOMADEMYCLOTHES?
At Fashion Revolution, we encourage
people to ask brands this question about
the people in their supply chain. Many
human hands are involved in making the
clothes we wear today. Take a photo of
your label and share it - demand
transparency!
#WHATSINMYCLOTHES?
Let’s read the labels in our clothes.
Be curious about what your clothes
are made of!
#WHOMADEMYCLOTHES?
THE STORY OF OUR CLOTHES
Considering the price you paid for your piece, have you
thought about how much each professional involved in it
received for their work? Is this distribution fair?
What’ orig Where ma
How many hands do you think it took to make this piece?
How was it made? (Think: processes, construction, etc.)
#WHATSINMYCLOTHES?
THE STORY OF OUR CLOTHES
What do you like about wearing this piece?
How often do you wear it?
How does it make you feel?
What will you do with it next?
What is fiber content?
Like someone’s outfit?
Ask about the
story of their clothes.
Do you know the difference between synthetic and natural fibers?
KEEPING CLOTHES IN CIRCULATION
TEXTILE WASTE IS GROWING ACROSS THE WORLD. WHAT CAN YOU DO? SWAP, DONATE, THRIFT!
This is a result of overconsumption,
overproduction, trend-cycles, and a
broken fashion system. There are not
enough people or companies being held
accountable with this systemic failure as
we see textile waste piling landfills and polluting water sources.
Clothing swaps are a great place to socialize, meet like minded people, and keep clothes in
circulation. Fashion Revolution’s community is filled with like-minded individuals who are passionate about extending the life of clothes
to prevent growing textile waste.
CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE
HOW TO: HOST A CLOTHES SWAP
Connect with your Fashion
Revolution community and host a
clothing swap or go on a thrift
crawl in your local area!
NATURAL FIBERS
THE STORY OF OUR FIBERS
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FIBERS?
Have you ever thought about
#WhatsInMyClothes?
Natural fibers are fibers that are derived from
plants or animals, such as cotton, wool,
bamboo, and cashmere. And did you know
that cotton is one of the most harmful crops to
the planet when grown conventionally? It
consumes a lot of water, uses a lot of
pesticides and agrochemicals, and when
grown in monoculture, it impoverishes and
destroys the soil and biodiversity. Advertising
and the greenwashing narrative make us
believe that just because it's natural, cotton is
perfect and environmentally friendly. But it's
urgent that we talk about agroecology in
cotton cultivation.
THE STORY OF OUR FIBERS
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Synthetic fibers are artificial fibers. Did you
know most synthetic fibers such as polyester,
polyamide, elastane, and acrylic are made from
petroleum or natural gas? And generally,
throughout their life, they release
microplastics?
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FIBERS?
Have you ever thought about
#WhatsInMyClothes?
CARING FOR OUR FIBERS
The more we wash out clothes, the greater the
impact on the environment due to the water,
soap, and energy used by washing and drying
machines. Dry your clothes outdoors or on a
clothesline without a dryer.
THE STORY OF OUR FIBERS
CHEMICAL
USAGE
Whether you’re wearing a synthetic or natural
fiber, chemicals were likely used to dye our
fabrics and yarns. Chemical use in our clothing
is detrimental to the communities where
manufacturing happens, and when we wear
our clothing the dyes and finishes used on our
garments can cause adverse reactions to
human health.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FIBERS?
Have you ever thought about
#WhatsInMyClothes?
CHECK OUT OUR RESERACH
Curious to learn more about our work? Check
out our research
The Fashion Transparency Index
What Fuels Fashion?
CREDITS
Content
Chelsea Maxine Agawa (Fashion Revolution USA)
Marina De Luca (Fashion Revolution Brasil)
Design Lead Amelia Temple FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK 2026