The pros and cons of linen fabric for clothing

By Topstitch Label

I’m going to get straight to the point – I love linen! I love the feel of it and will use it in a variety of different garments. I’ve done several tops (men and women’s) but have also done dresses, skirts and even shorts made out of linen. There are a few Australian suppliers of…

All about OEKO-TEX

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The world is becoming more conscious of the impact fashion is having on our world. From the impact to local communities, the workers that make them, to the dumping grounds overflowing with waste, people are looking for ecologically friendly textiles. This means consciously choosing fabrics that don’t consume vast amounts of resources to produce, are…

What is sustainable clothing?

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  It’s estimated that 100 billion articles of clothing are produced every year, and every year, 92 million tonnes of clothes across the world wind up in landfill. A third of all new clothes are thought to wind up in landfills after only a single year of wear. Most modern textiles are made from synthetic…