# How do you choose the materials to use?

> The materials we use have a big impact on the sustainability of our clothes Up to 23rds of the sustainability potential in fashion is focused at the raw mater

Source: https://help.thereformation.com/en_us/how-do-you-choose-the-materials-to-use-Bky5YQ3S3

Last updated: 2025-05-28T21:57:12.579Z

  
Our material standards are pretty thorough and holistic, and take into consideration things like water input, land use, eco-toxicity, greenhouse emissions, human toxicity, availability, and price. We also look at garment care implications like microfiber shedding. You can read more about our standards [here](https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability.html#fiber-standards).