Carbonle #57 — July 27, 2026

Today: what's in the wardrobe

The order that day, lightest footprint to heaviest.

• 1🧢A baseball capA bit of cotton and a stiff brim, and it still costs a few kilos to make.4.2 kg CO₂e
• 2👔A cotton shirtA woven cotton shirt is heavier to make than a plain tee. The fibre is most of it.12 kg CO₂e
• 3👖A pair of jeansDenim is cotton plus heavy dyeing: about 16 kg a pair to make. The washing comes later.16.5 kg CO₂e
• 4🧥A hoodieThick cotton fleece is fabric-heavy, so it climbs.19 kg CO₂e
• 5🤵A wool suitWool, tailoring and lining across a jacket and trousers. The heaviest here.65 kg CO₂e

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