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Sustainability in Japanese Denim
Okayama / Japan
The slow fashion paradox — raw denim lasts 5-10 years (vs. 1-2 for fast fashion), natural indigo is biodegradable, but cotton farming is water-intensive. Japanese brands increasingly use organic cotto.
Best for — lasts 5-10 years, biodegradable indigo, organic cotton, natural dyes.
N/A (sustainability).
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