Articles that explore sustainability within the fashion industry.
It can feel impossible to stem the tide of fast fashion. Manufacturers have spent a long time honing their process to extract every drop of efficiency and profitability they can. They market and advertise and constantly pump out new styles and designs. And they’re dirt cheap. It’s hard to compete with something that costs so…
Veganism can be simply defined as living a lifestyle that avoids the use of animal products. Most people might understand how it affects someone’s diet, but the same mentality can be applied to other parts of their life. When it comes to fashion, some people might choose to use vegan fabrics made from alternative materials…
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…
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…
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…
