Biodegradable
What
Biodegradable
Actually Means
Biodegradable materials can be broken down by microorganisms into natural substances under specific environmental conditions.
In fashion, this depends heavily on fiber type, finishes, and disposal environment.
How Brands Commonly Use It
Brands label garments as biodegradable even when they contain synthetic fibers, plastic coatings, or chemical finishes.
Why It’s Misleading
Most clothing ends up in landfills
Landfills lack oxygen and microbes
Many “biodegradable” garments never actually break down
Shezaar’s Interpretation
We recognize biodegradable claims only for natural fibers without harmful finishes and with realistic end-of-life outcomes.
✔ 100% natural fiber composition
✔ No synthetic blends or coatings
✔ Clear explanation of disposal conditions
