Discover the harmful impacts of fast fashion in children’s clothing and learn how to shop with purpose.

Today, we want to address the elephant in the room. As conscious shoppers, we already know that buying sustainability-sourced products reduces environmental harm. But how much do you really know about fast fashion and children’s clothing?

In this guide, we’ll be exposing some of the most shocking facts about children’s clothing production and leave you with some helpful tips to reduce fast fashion consumption and embrace a slower, more gentle future.

 What is Fast Fashion?

By now, you’ve probably heard the term fast fashion thrown around like rice at a wedding.

 But what does it really mean?

Simply put, fast fashion refers to clothing production that results in large quantities of goods being produced and distributed to keep up with trends rapidly. These items are typically low in quality and price, which makes them more likely to be thrown away after the trend has passed.

 Who Does Fast Fashion Hurt, Anyway?

So, why exactly is fast fashion a problem?

With each batch of mass-produced clothing, communities around the world are left cleaning up the mess. This harm includes:

Diverse Eco-Systems

Since most fast fashion items are made to be tossed within less than a year, most of these products end up in landfills, wreaking havoc on nearby ecosystems and leaving key species struggling to survive.

Local Workers

Perhaps even worse, most fast fashion factories rely on unethical labour practices to keep their costs low, creating unsafe conditions for workers in their local communities who are barely paid enough to survive.

The Shocking Truth About Children’s Clothing:

It’s not just adults who get sucked into the fast fashion machine. As our kids are constantly outgrowing last season’s clothes, children's clothing makers have continued to be a major contributor to global fast fashion issues, and the numbers are downright shocking.

100+ Billion Produced Per Year

Each year, more than 100 billion pieces of children’s clothing are produced using fast fashion practices around the globe.

200 Years of Decomposition

On average, these clothing items take around 200 years to decompose once they inevitably arrive in a landfill.

93 Billion Meters of Water

During the production process, clothing manufacturers use about 93 billion meters of water, contributing to the world’s ongoing clean water crisis.

 How La Mimiland Embraces Slow Fashion

 At La Mimiland, we’re on a mission to make slow fashion the norm, not the exception.

Our children’s pajama sets are crafted using sustainably sourced TENCEL™ fabric and other eco-friendly materials. Derived from responsibly managed eucalyptus forests, TENCEL™ is spun into fiber using low-water processes. We are committed to continuously exploring and incorporating more sustainable fabrics into our collections, such as recycled materials, Seacell™, and other innovative options in the future.

Beyond our production practices, La Mimiland’s products are made to last. From our timeless designs to our life-proof fabrics, we’re here to make sure you get the best value from every dollar you spend.

Join The Slow Fashion Movement

Breaking away from the fast fashion cycle can seem daunting. That’s why our team is here to support our community with inspiring resources and high-quality products that help you embrace slow fashion, one product at a time.

 Explore our best-selling collections to get started.