Would You Grow Your Own Wedding Dress from Bacteria?
Would you wear a wedding dress grown from a mixture of yeast, bacteria and a sugary green tea solution? Well according to a recent post on The Guardian, this may be a trend in the making.
Marks & Spencer Debuts First Line of Sustainable Footwear
“Footglove Earth,” is the first line of sustainable footwear from Marks & Spencer. Part of the British department store’s so-called “Plan A” environmental strategy, the shoes comprise a variety of post-consumer waste, such as coffee grounds in the fabric lining, rice husk–blended natural rubber for the soles, plastic bottles for internal reinforcements, and recycled foam for padded comfort.
Zara Places Permanent Ban on Angora
Following discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inditex, the Spanish operator of brands such as Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, and Bershka, has agreed to make its temporary ban on angora a permanent one.
London Designer Dyes Silk Scarves with Living Soil Bacteria
London-based “design futurist”, Natsai Audrey Chiezais is the prime mover behind “Faber Futures,” the first line of screen-printed textiles to use microbes, commonly found in soil, as as dye machinery.
Eco Fashion at South African Menswear Week
Cape Town will host ‘South Africa Menswear Week’ (SAMW) over three days, Thursday, 5 to Saturday, 7 February 2015. This initiative is the first men’s focused fashion platform in Africa, showcasing three days of menswear on the runway. This event features the collections of over 25 leading and most sought after menswear designers in Africa.
Textile Waste Could Help Reinforce Earthquake-Damaged Buildings
A California State University civil engineer, has come up with a completely new idea for textile waste, that doesn’t involve turning old garments into new. His solution: retrofitting infrastructures prone to earthquakes.
Adidas, Nau, REI, Timberland Commit to the Responsible Down Standard
Adidas, Nau, REI, Timberland are among the latest outdoor-apparel brands to commit to the Responsible Down Standard, according to Ecouterre.
Could Insulated Clothing Eliminate the need for Indoor Heating?
What if our clothing could radiate heat and keep us warm thereby eliminating the need for indoor heating in the cooler months? A team…
Repurpose Schoolbags Lighting Up the Lives of Learners Across South Africa
Repurpose Schoolbags are recycled shopping bags made into an upcycled schoolbag for underpriviliged learners, with a solar panel embedded within.
Kelly Slater Launches Sustainable Fashion Line
Professional surfer Kelly Slater is preparing to launch his own ready-to-wear sustainable fashion line for men and women.