Patagonia

Performance gear-producing Patagonia, known for their forays into sustainable clothing produced with environmental ethics in mind, has produced the first recyclable-nylon shell and pants for technical outdoor wear.

Contributing to climate change tops our list of fashion dont's. Luckily, we no longer have to sacrifice style for sustainability, thanks to a new wave of trendsetting designers and retailers who are showing the world that "eco-fashion" is no longer a contradiction in terms. These ecoistas are reducing their stylish carbon footprints through alternative energy consumption and carbon-offset purchases. By supporting their businesses, we can actually do our part to fight climate change—one purchase at a time.

Now some clothing companies are beginning to provide the prepurchase itinerary of clothes to environmentally conscious consumers.