I’ve been searching for a new handbag recently, and I really wanted leather as I am tired of replacing handbags when the body or handle begins to crack and peel , but naturally I’m looking for something that is sustainably sourced and ethically made. I’ve always known there was debate around the ethics of leatherContinue reading “Sustainable Notes on Leather & Leather Alternatives”
Category Archives: sustainability
Upcycling Christmas Baubles
I imagine if you haven’t packed down your Christmas tree yet, you’re thinking about doing it soon… and if you’re in the same situation I was in last year, then you’re thinking what can you do with the older plastic baubles that have faded over many Christmases and are starting to look tired (without justContinue reading “Upcycling Christmas Baubles”
Ethical Fashion & Garment Workers
In all the world of fashion we keep seeing terms like “sustainably made” “ethically made” “environmentally friendly” “made kind” and “green”. It can be a challenge to make sense of it all, so today we are going to talk about ethical fashion and the realities of the what it looks like to be a garmentContinue reading “Ethical Fashion & Garment Workers”
Cotton, An Ugly Truth?
Back in 2010 I did a big year long research project (as part of my year 12 graduating assessment) on how cotton fabric is made, looking at both standard production and organic production. As part of this I visited local cotton farms and gins that process cotton. I also grew my own small crop ofContinue reading “Cotton, An Ugly Truth?”
15 of my Favourite Sustainability X Fashion Quotes
I love finding wise words to inspire me on my sustainable fashion journey, so I hope that these will do the same for you! From iconic activists, to fashion designers and scientists these people come from all walks of life but love the same thing you and I do – sustainable and ethical fashion. PleaseContinue reading “15 of my Favourite Sustainability X Fashion Quotes”
Fashion, Fish & Microfibre-Plastics
Put your hand up if you’ve heard of microplastics. Now keep it up if you know what they are. And keep it there is you know what fashion has to do with it. If you hand is still up I’m impressed! It’s a topic I’ve seen some commentary around, but really not enough as itContinue reading “Fashion, Fish & Microfibre-Plastics”
The Truth About Fabric Softener (and why you shouldn’t be using it)
Fabric softener makes our clothes smell pretty, keeps the towels fluffy and prevents wrinkles and static build up – but at what cost? The way that fabric softener works is it contains a lubricating ingredient that coats the fibres of your clothes, towels, sheets etc. It also adds a positive charge to oppose the negativeContinue reading “The Truth About Fabric Softener (and why you shouldn’t be using it)”
Which Coat-hangers Should I Choose?
There are so many different options out there for coat hangers it can be confusing to know which is the right one for the garments you have. There are wooden hangers, wire hangers, plastic hangers, velvet hangers, padded ones, notched ones, open ended ones, and clip ones – but which ones are best for what?Continue reading “Which Coat-hangers Should I Choose?”
Sustainably Sourcing Fabric
We’d like to take a bit of time to share with you how we source fabrics with a sustainability mindset and environmental focus. First lets look at what we mean when we say we source fabrics sustainably. What we refer to as sustainably sourced fabrics, are generally pre-loved fabrics. These are often vintage fabrics, de-stashedContinue reading “Sustainably Sourcing Fabric”
Sustainable Fashion – What Is It Anyway?
We’ve all heard the term “Sustainable Fashion” being thrown around; on social media, in the news and in brand advertising – but what does that even mean? If we head to the dictionary sustainability is defined as “The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecologicalContinue reading “Sustainable Fashion – What Is It Anyway?”