Considerations when purchasing clothing may includes, but may not be limited to:
- How comfortable it is.
- How it should be washed.
- How flammable it is.
- How suitable it is for the season.
- If it is warm or cool enough, taking into account that darker colored clothes attract more heat and lighter colored clothes less.
- If it has a negative environmental effect.
- How long it will last and if it is durable.
- If it has wrinkles.
- If it was made of animal materials and if animal materials were gained through humane animal treatment.
- It is was made and if the workers conditions acceptable.