A beginner's guide to sustainable fabrics

From organic cotton to Tencel — which fabrics tread lightest. Here's everything worth knowing, minus the fluff — so you can put it to use the next time you open the app.

Putting it into practice

Keep it simple: measure, compare, check the fabric, reserve. Because every piece is one-of-one, swiping right holds it for ten minutes while you decide — no pressure, no losing it mid-checkout.

What to actually check

Ignore the size letter and read the measurements. A tape measure against a piece you already own beats guessing every time — centimetres never lie the way an "M" does. On every fripy listing you'll find real measurements, the fabric, and an honest condition grade, so there are no surprises when your order lands.

The details that matter

Feel for fabric weight, look for straight finished seams, and favour natural fibres (cotton, linen, wool) that age gracefully. These small signals separate a piece that lasts years from one that pills after a wash — and they're exactly what we inspect before anything about sustainable fabrics goes live.

Ready to try it? Every piece on fripy is brand-new, one-of-one, and priced to move. Put this into practice on your next scroll — swipe right to hold a piece for ten minutes while you decide. New drops land daily.