We shouldn’t accept climate change as inevitable or stop trying to effect change. That said, what sort of clothing is out there which might help as we feel more negative effects?
The main thing I’m thinking about is dealing with heat, but I guess part of the question involves a little forecasting about the types of challenges people will face in the future.
I think one of the questions we need to ask ourselves, more than what to wear, is the sustainability of clothing manufacturing.
What companies make clothes in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way?
My go to has been Patagonia. They do a lot to help with sustainability, the pay better wages than most manufactures, and their reuse/recycle programs are great.
I’ll admit, their products can be expensive so it might not be an option for everyone. However, every piece I own has lasts for years and is very high quality.
The founder of patagonia basically gave his company away to fight climate change too
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No, he created a hedge fund structured as a 501©(3) to avoid paying taxes on inheritance for his family. The “non profit” may do some good while in the process of tax sheltering a billionaire’s estate, that’s not the primary purpose of it.
I mean, they can’t personally use those billions on themselves, so the family is still less wealthy for it. Sure it still gives them political power, but personally, I’d rather have the money than the power. So it’s quite possible they do plan on doing good with it. And whoever gets the trust after them still will be required to use it in a relatively narrower way as opposed to the family just buying another house or something.
So it’s true to be skeptical, but I don’t know if I’d argue it’s purely setup to shelter money since it doesn’t really shelter money. Its like putting money in an FSA to avoid taxes. Sure, you avoid taxes, but you can only spend it on medical supplies. Is it really sheltering at that point? Honestly, it’s kind of sad that the FSA is only example I can think of that most people could theoretically relate to. Billionaires just live in a different reality.
Patagonia also has a ‘used’ shop: https://wornwear.patagonia.com/
I’ve had Patagonia perform repairs for me before as well. Takes a while to get the stuff back but the repairs are top notch.
Patagonia and thrift/consignment.
A moisture wicking baselayer. Light colored clothing.
Cooling scarves are amazing. Wide brimmed hat. Shemagh.
