Wardrobe maths

How long should it actually take to wear your wardrobe?

Check the sustainability of your wardrobe. Enter how many of each garment type you own, how often they are worn and for which seasons. We'll work out the minimum wears you've committed to that will cover the associated carbon footprint and the years it will take you to reach the milestone.

This is also a research study. It is voluntary and you can use the calculator whether or not you share your information. For more information on the study click the link above. If you would like your wardrobe numbers to be included in the study, please click the button below once you have entered all your wardrobe details.

  • Jeans
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Pants
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Track Pants
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Leggings
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Shorts
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Jumpsuits
    Full body garments · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Skirts
    Bottoms · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Dresses
    Full body garments · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Special Occasion Dresses
    Full body garments · min 70/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • T-shirts
    Tops · min 45/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Shirts
    Tops · min 40/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Short Sleeve Shirts
    Tops · min 40/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Tops & Vests
    Tops · min 40/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Long Sleeve Tops
    Tops · min 40/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Jumpers
    Tops · min 85/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Cardigans
    Tops · min 85/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Hoodies
    Tops · min 85/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Sweatshirts
    Tops · min 85/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Jackets
    Outerwear · min 100/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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  • Coats
    Outerwear · min 100/item
    Total min wears
    0
    Years to reach
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Items in wardrobe
0
Longest commitment
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Worst-case garment type
MINIMUM WEARING YEARS COLOUR KEY
  • Green: Manageable level — only replace items when worn out.
  • Orange: Verging on too much — consider not replacing some items when worn out.
  • Red: Too many  — don't replace items as they are worn out to reduce levels.

How it's calculated

Total min wears = items owned × minimum wears per item. Revised wears/year = wearing frequency × seasonality. Years to reach = total min wears ÷ revised wears. Minimum wears follows the guidelines mapped out by the EU to cover the minimum average garment carbon footprint.