Monthly Archives: December 2018

Silk is a luxurious fabric that is known for its soft handle and sheer finish. However, it is often criticised by vegans and animal rights activists because of its origins. Silk is generally produced by boiling the cocoons of the…

11 tips for a planet-friendly Christmas The big day is just a couple of weeks away, and the festive season is well under way. Millions of people will be spending time with family and friends, and also spending money on presents,…

Econyl: the company creating fabric from the world’s abandoned fishing nets Anthropogenic pollution is becoming a serious and unavoidable issue. Our “throw away” culture is without doubt causing profound environmental…

Fibre Focus: Bamboo Choosing a fibre from a design perspective can be challenging enough, but the fibre that a fabric is made from has numerous environmental and social impacts. It can be difficult to work out the best option…

Fibre Focus: Hemp Choosing a fibre from a design perspective can be challenging enough, but the fibre that a fabric is made from also has numerous environmental and social impacts. It can be difficult to work out the best option…