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The Future Fabrics Expo 2023 in London once again aimed to challenge conventional textile production by showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable materials, manufacturing techniques, and circular design principles. The annual event is a testament to the fashion industry's commitment to sustainability and its collective effort to redefine the way we produce and consume textiles. Gathering a diverse range of designers, innovators and manufacturers, the expo provided a glimpse into the future of fabrics, emphasising ethical practices and eco-consciousness.         From organic cotton, hemp and peace silk to innovative materials like Piñatex (made from pineapple leaf fibres)...

As veganism and climate-conscious consumerism continue to gain traction, there is a growing interest in finding plant-based, cruelty-free, and low carbon alternatives to traditional leather. In response, the fashion industry has witnessed numerous innovations over the last year, including the development of new materials such as those made from cactus leaves, grape seeds, and apple skin. Some of these new materials are either fully recyclable or biodegradable/compostable, like “coconut leather” from Malai. This material is produced from organic bacterial cellulose, which is derived from waste coconut water that has been obtained during the harvesting of coconut flesh. The collected waste coconut...

Cherry pit pillows are well known as a natural alternative to hot water bottles and have been used as a remedy for minor health issues for centuries. They are particularly popular during the colder season due to their ability to save up heat and releasing it evenly. But also during warmer months they can easily be used as a cold pad or cold compress. The most common fabric used for cherry stone cushions is conventional cotton, even though they can also be made from innovative materials such as recycled hemp, banana fibre, peace silk and organic cotton velvet.     Cherry stone pillows as...

We've recently had the great pleasure to team up with Makerist, an online platform for crafting and sewing which offers video classes and PDF patterns from independent designers. As part of their sustainability week we collaborated on a social media contest and our founder Nadja was interviewed by Úna Kehily about the story and idea behind MAVOLU. The full interview can either be found below or through the following link: http://blog.makerist.com/sustainability-week-meet-nadja-from-mavolu/   As part of Sustainability Week at Makerist, we’ve had the chance to collaborate with MAVOLU! We spoke to their founder, Nadja, about the brand, her interest in sustainable fashion, the making process, and her advice for consumers trying to be more sustainable.   1....

The sustainability criteria icons on MAVOLU were designed by Ottavia Pasta and are used to rate each product’s impact within the supply chain and user phase. In addition to that, they aim to simplify your shopping experience when you are looking for specific items only (e.g. vegan products). By clicking on each icon on the sustainability criteria page you are able to filter for your specific values. Some of these icons are fairly obvious, while others might need some more clarification. You can therefore also find a more in depth description of each of them below:     Unlike synthetic fibres, natural fibres for...