Reviewing the paradigm of the fashion industry and the environmental damage caused by over consumption.
Yarn and trends for knitwear Florence – June 24 Last week I visited Pitti Filati in Florence, I have visited this trend show of yarns and knitwear many times over the last 25 years and it is still one of my favorite work trips, not only because it was based in Florence but also because […]
1. Reduced carbon emissions through local production and sourcing. 2. Utilisation of country-specific fibers, like Britain’s diverse wool types. 3. Preservation of traditional textile manufacturing expertise. 4. Promotion of unique, heritage breeds for high-quality materials. 5. Support for ethical animal husbandry practices. 6. Inspiration for innovative designers using sustainable materials. 7. Fair labor practices and
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16 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool The fashion industry , what we need to change This is the Collins dictionary definition of the word fleece, sadly most people now associate fleece with the synthetic fibre used to make outerwear tops. It takes up to a hundred years for the fabric of
Synthetic sheep fleece adding micro plastics into the oceans Read More »
15 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool PETA Animal Rights Animal welfare should be one of the most important issues in any sustainable fashion business. PETA (people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) serve to highlight mistreatment of all animals world wide. Over the last few years they have exposed the terrible
Ethical treatment of animals forgotten for a profit Read More »
14 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Fast Fashion The 1980’s bought us ‘fast fashion’ , the latest fashion trends available, cheap, for all to buy. This was high volume fashion, If you could make 1p for every garment you sold then you needed to sell tens of thousands to make a
Cheap, high volume, throw away clothing – Fast fashion Read More »
13 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Off Shoring In the early days of the Industrial revolution life in the mills of many northern towns was miserable. The writer Fredrich Engels was an apprentice in the Manchester cotton industry and he wrote, “robbed of all humanity and trapped in unimaginable poverty ”
Off shoring and the continued exploitation of people Read More »
