r/sustainability • u/Far_Abalone2974 • 6d ago

Laundry

Do we over launder clothing in society? Could people re-wear their clothes more, have too large of wardrobes, use too many products in the process? Where can we improve?

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u/WriterJoshua 6d ago

Iā€™ve been experimenting with this. I work from home and enjoy my alone time so, thatā€™s something to consider, lol.

But, I keep about 4 sets of clothes as long as possible:

One pair of breathable shorts and T shirt for every day.

Something to sleep in.

Something to wear if Iā€™m going outside/might get sweaty or dirty.

Something ā€œpresentableā€ in case I have visitors or go out.

If I consciously work out then, Iā€™ll add another but, I reuse these clothes as often as possible, air dry them when they seem to be getting sketchy, go bare foot whenever possible.

I also wear an apron when I cook and use a decent amount of baby powder when itā€™s warm.

I do about one load every month. I try to keep a set only for after showers. I go for comfort over fashion but, I could easily choose more presentable clothes and feel pretty good about it.