1. Introduction What do you prefer — warm headgear, or effortless boho-chic? The beanie and the floppy hat are two completely different fashion worlds. One is relaxed, utilitarian and comfy; the other sophisticated and rebellious. Both have made their names in fashion, but their roles and looks address very different audiences and lifestyles. In this …
1. Introduction Does your headwear reflect your character and way of life? Are you attracted to the sleek, cosy feel of a beanie or the timeless elegance of a flat cap? Headwear is more than just a practical piece of gear; it’s an emblem of style, functionality and individuality. In this piece, we’re going to …
Introduction Think of it this way: a mountaineer is standing at the fringe of a wild, unexplored jungle wondering which kind of headwear will best suit him for his next expedition. They wear a small woollen beanie on the one hand, keeping them warm from the gusting mountain winds they’ve just emerged from. But a …
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1. Introduction Summary of the Expanding Demand for Sustainable Textiles. While the world’s textiles industry has become a source of environmental pollution and resource depletion, it is expanding worldwide. The textile industry is one of the largest industrial consumers of water, chemicals and energy. In light of rising awareness of environmental degradation across the globe, …
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1. Introduction Fabric debris has become a significant environmental issue in recent years. With its mass-produced, short-lived clothing, the fast fashion industry produces millions of tons of waste each year. This garbage is most commonly sent to landfills, where the synthetic fibres take decades to decompose, release toxic chemicals and generate microplastic pollution. The more …
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Introduction Hook We often celebrate hemp as an eco-friendly product, a resource that has a reputation for sustainability and the inherent value it brings to many industries, from clothing to packaging. One of the most frequently stated qualities of hemp is its biodegradability. Rather, many feel that hemp products dissolve effortlessly and without side effects …
Introduction Hook: Did you know that it takes more than 2,700 litres of water to make a single cotton shirt – which is what one person consumes in two and a half years? The other fabric giant, polyester, is worse: it discharges microplastics into the waterways and takes centuries to decompose. Even traditional fabrics are …
Introduction Climate change and its growing seriousness have fueled a growing interest in sustainable agriculture. These methods seek to minimise harm, enhance resilience and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Of all the crops researched for their potential environmental value, industrial hemp is one of the more diverse and environmentally friendly. With applications ranging from textiles and …
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Introduction In recent years, sustainable and ethical industries around the world have become increasingly concerned with fashion. As environmental problems and social injustices from fast fashion and abrasive production continue to escalate, consumers and companies alike are looking for alternatives that strike a balance between environmental sustainability and ethics. The world’s oldest crop, hemp, has …
1. Introduction Hemp, a plant that can be traced back thousands of years, has been recovered in recent times as a renewable material. It has so much potential to reshape the fabric sector and provide solutions to fashion’s most difficult environmental issues. Hemp’s inherent strengths — toughness, biodegradability, and low carbon footprint — are ideal …
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