Clothing Transparency Project

Tracking the true cost and origin of my wardrobe.

About This Project

After watching "The True Cost" documentary in 2021, I was inspired to track where my clothes come from. I started by collecting data about my wardrobe including country of origin, brand, price, fabric composition, and other details in an Excel spreadsheet.

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This dashboard visualizes my clothing data to help me make informed, sustainable, and ethical purchasing decisions.

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Findings

23%
Made in Bangladesh

Nearly a quarter of my wardrobe comes from Bangladesh. Followed by China, Turkey, Portugal, and Morocco.

58%
Synthetic Materials

More than half of my clothes contain synthetic fibers including polyester and elastane blends with cotton.

42%
Natural Materials

My wardrobe includes a significant amount of 100% cotton, making it the most common natural fiber in my collection.