Gorpcore, the outdoor trend focussed on nature centred activities, has been a trend for a while now.

From Arcteryx to Salomon, a lot of these brands pair shell like waterproof jackets with baggy parachute pants to make the most versatile hiking fits.

But at what cost to the environment?

The production of these types of clothes has been a source of debate, with processes being used to make the materials and chemicals used to waterproof the garms proving incredibly damaging.

The fabric goretex produce PTFE and DWR, which have not only been discovered to have negative effects on the environment, yet also on the manufacturers producing the clothing.

The inhalation of gases during the production process puts workers at risk of a variety of health conditions, notably being respiratory.

Not only does the production prove harmful, yet also consumers buying habits seems to damage the environment as well.

Like all trends, fashion comes in and out of style.

For those who are wasteful, a majority of the clothes go into landfill, much like the leftover chemicals used in the production process.

However, with the growth of resell apps like Depop and Vinted, and the resurgence of Ebay, has seen sustainability increase.

Similarly, the growth of consumers buying their clothes from charity and thrift shops saves perfectly good clothing from going to landfill.

Its far better to let these items rot in your wardrobe than rot in a landfill, taking years to fully diminish.

Ultimately, whilst the production of gorpcore style clothing often takes a negative toll on the environment, there are measures you can take at home to increase the sustainability of practices involved.