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If you were buying an organic t-shirt, which colour would you be most likely to buy?

Black

35%

[ 19 ]

Natural

35%

[ 19 ]

White

[ 4 ]

Navy

[ 4 ]

Red

[ 3 ]

Coffee

[ 5 ]

Total Votes : 54

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Bernie66

Joined: 14 Jan 2005
Posts: 13967
Location: Eastoft

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:22 pm Post subject:
Black is my choice as its the only colour I can get away with in work. Other than that I am not really bothered. Functional is my onlyy other priority and colour does not affect functionality!

Bugs

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 10744

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:26 pm Post subject:

ele wrote:

...and it shows your bra through sometimes

and you *have* to wear one in that case...also if you are er, "pale and interesting" like me, you look slightly more dead than usual in something bright white.

Mmmmm blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccccckkkkk. I hardly ever have any problems choosing what to wear

Or natural.

Actually I do wonder I suppose to dye clothes black requires a lot more nefarious stuff to do so, so I guess maybe I should have picked natural. But I will still spill red wine on it

ele

Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Posts: 814
Location: Derby

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:33 pm Post subject:

Bugs wrote:

ele wrote:

...and it shows your bra through sometimes

and you *have* to wear one in that case..

I always have to wear one, and of the industrial variety

I picked red, I like colour

Penny Outskirts

Joined: 18 Sep 2005
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:34 pm Post subject:

Bugs wrote:

Actually I do wonder I suppose to dye clothes black requires a lot more nefarious stuff to do so, so I guess maybe I should have picked natural. But I will still spill red wine on it

Fear not - quote from manufacturer:

"All dyes used to colour our garments are azo-free dyes and comply with organic certification requirements"

So you can hide your spills with a clear conscience

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:38 pm Post subject:

Bugs wrote:

ele wrote:

...and it shows your bra through sometimes

and you *have* to wear one in that case...

No you don't, especially if it's raining.

Bernie66

Joined: 14 Jan 2005
Posts: 13967
Location: Eastoft

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 05 8:50 pm Post subject:
Errrrm. Tut Tut

Blacksmith

Joined: 25 Jan 2005
Posts: 5025
Location: Berkshire

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 05 6:16 pm Post subject:
Shame on you ! Are you sugesting we have a downsizer wet t shirt contest ? these fine ladies submit photographs ? In colour ? How durr you ! (I'm available as a judge if needed) Dave. PS Black polo shirt(wont show the dirt/soot) Natural (wont show ........... your body) Dave Last edited by Blacksmith on Sat Dec 03, 05 9:26 pm; edited 1 time in total

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 05 7:27 pm Post subject:

Blacksmith wrote:

these fine ladies submit photographs ?

I didn't mention it would only be ladies wearing them, being a modern man I wouldn't ask my lady to do anything I wouldn't do.

(Did I hear the mention of downsizer calenders from someone at the back?)

Blacksmith

Joined: 25 Jan 2005
Posts: 5025
Location: Berkshire

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 05 9:28 pm Post subject:
Easy tiger !

Sarah D

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 2584

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 05 10:00 pm Post subject:
Rather have a recycled paper calender (then put it on the compost heap when finished with ) than a t-shirt, but would think that any colour done with natural dyes (thinging of the compsot heap/raised beds here) would be better, Ideal: Mr May, done with natural soy inks on recycled paper. But he knows that.............

wellington womble

Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 05 12:04 pm Post subject:

I am the only person voted for white, but only cos I have to wear them at work. They go horrid after a year or so, so I now replace them annually, and dye them sensible colours for casual wear. Then they go for rags, if they ever wear out.

What about buying natural, and dying them your self, or selling a range of natural dyes. I'd definitly be interested in the white ones. Sportswear is a nightmare, ethically speaking, and any improvement is worth it (I wouldn't buy it if I didn't have to wear it at work)

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 12458
Location: West Sussex

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 05 12:25 pm Post subject:

wellington womble wrote:

I am the only person voted for white, but only cos I have to wear them at work.

Not so ww - I voted white too

. I stick mainly to white T-shirts because they go with anything and don't go out of date.

Quote:

They go horrid after a year or so ....

I always wash my whites separately, occasionally with a dose of Ecover bleach to brighten them up, and they last for years. Most of my T-shirts are from Racing Green who went out of business ages ago, which is an indicator of their vintage.

These days I'm increasingly bothered by the thought of HOW clothes are produced (pesticides, bleach etc), so would hope to make different choices in future, but for now taking care of my oldies so they last as long as possible seems areasonable compromise.

I would also buy unbleached natural coloured, but there was only one vote

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 12458
Location: West Sussex

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 05 12:26 pm Post subject:

wellington womble wrote:

I am the only person voted for white, but only cos I have to wear them at work.

Not so ww - I voted white too

. I stick mainly to white T-shirts because they go with anything and don't go out of date.

Quote:

They go horrid after a year or so ....

sally_in_wales
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Joined: 06 Mar 2005
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Location: sunny wales

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 11 10:20 am Post subject:

jackc wrote:

I want to get an idea of how many people want a polo and how many want long sleeved shirts.

You could start a fresh poll if you like. Might be a good idea to explain when you do what you are trying to find out, theres a difference between 'do you prefer polo shirts or long sleeved shirts generally' and 'if you were buying a specific product in a given circumstance, which option would you prefer'

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
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Location: Devon

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 11 10:36 am Post subject:
Hi Jackc. You've resurrected a thread last posted on 6 years ago. It might be worth starting a new one Welcome to the site though. Please pop into the Welcome area and tell us a bit about yourself.

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