Each year, thousands of gallons of milk are poured straight down the drain—sometimes because it’s spoiled, other times because it’s surplus or simply growing too close to the sell-by date….
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To simply define the plant cellulose-based fibre know as Ioncell-F, you need not look any further than Ecouterre’s brief summary, highlighting the substance and the captivating process by which it…
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Some of you will know that we hold an annual student sponsorship programme, whereby we invite final year students on design-led courses to submit their sustainably orientated project. This year’s…
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Imagine a fabric that not just protects the skin, but allows it to absorb nutrients! What if the ingredients in this fabric didn’t involve farming or animal use, but came…
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There are many basic methods of making clothes, and knitting is one of the oldest of them. There are Egyptian knitted artefacts that date back to the 5th century AD. Hand-knitting…
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Is your distribution creating damage? Thinking about the damage caused by the fashion and textile industry, our attention usually turns toward the production line. Yet, it’s possible that distribution has bigger implications….
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There was a time when there existed a perceived barrier between high fashion and sustainability. However, celebrities such as Emma Roberts and Rooney Mara are among some of the assembling…
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I’m sure you often come across various certifications and labels on products you purchase. Some of these certifications are markers that represent the social, ethical and environmental impact of the product. These…
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Let’s talk colour. When it comes to coloured fibres, there’s a technique that has been gaining a lot of attention lately. I’m talking about Colour Grown Cotton. Don’t be surprised…
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The sports fashion company Volcom is no stranger to good causes. Its website boasts a commitment to the arts, music, film and, most importantly, sustainability. To demonstrate their dedication to…
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