This is where third-party certifications can be really helpful. Though they are not 100% perfect (nothing is), they can make the shopping experience easier.
Buying second-hand or going through swap communities can also be an option that requires less research, though that can be dependent on where you live and what you are looking for.
I have learnt, overtime, to try to wear my clothes until literally they can't be worn anymore. Over 15 years ago I worked in Patagonia and still wear a lightweight fleece which is impeccable, and several other garments from that era. With my children I use a combination of hand me downs, previously owned and some new. And I've started buying vintage coats and jackets, especially, and visiting my mom's closet for good quality clothes she's had for over 40 years and doesnt' wear anymore.
This is where third-party certifications can be really helpful. Though they are not 100% perfect (nothing is), they can make the shopping experience easier.
Buying second-hand or going through swap communities can also be an option that requires less research, though that can be dependent on where you live and what you are looking for.
I have learnt, overtime, to try to wear my clothes until literally they can't be worn anymore. Over 15 years ago I worked in Patagonia and still wear a lightweight fleece which is impeccable, and several other garments from that era. With my children I use a combination of hand me downs, previously owned and some new. And I've started buying vintage coats and jackets, especially, and visiting my mom's closet for good quality clothes she's had for over 40 years and doesnt' wear anymore.