Carbonle #14 — June 14, 2026
Today: what's in the wardrobe
The order that day, lightest footprint to heaviest.
- 1A pair of socksSmall, but we buy them by the dozen. It adds up across a wardrobe.1.8 kg CO₂e
- 2A cotton shirtA woven cotton shirt is heavier to make than a plain tee. The fibre is most of it.12 kg CO₂e
- 3A dressMore fabric than a tee, often synthetic blends. Mid-pack.14.2 kg CO₂e
- 4A hoodieThick cotton fleece is fabric-heavy, so it climbs.19 kg CO₂e
- 5A winter coatLots of fabric and insulation. One of the heavier everyday garments.40 kg CO₂e