by Milou Kuipers | Jul 10, 2021 | Sustainability, Textile Knowledge
What is the best fabric for making a sustainable pair of jeans? One pair of jeans requires seven to eight thousand litres of water, pesticides are used to grow the cotton and harmful chemicals are used in the dying process. This is contrary to Enschede...
by Milou Kuipers | Jul 1, 2021 | Sustainability, Clothing tips
Dyeing durable clothing with a natural dye Revisiting the colour of your white T-shirt or looking for a personalised canvas bag? Give your old garment a new life by using a vegetable dye bath! The textile industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters, partly...
by Milou Kuipers | May 4, 2021 | Clothing tips, Sustainability
Tips for making your own clothes in a sustainable way A good alternative to buying fast-fashion items is to make your own clothes. Having a unique piece of clothing that you have designed and made yourself, how much fun is that? You can also customise your clothes,...
by Milou Kuipers | Apr 15, 2021 | Sustainability
Are there vegan sustainable fabrics? Veganism is becoming a trending topic and is on its way to reaching a wider audience regarding food and other products. To keep the topic a little closer to home, we’d like to educate you on veganism in relation to clothing....
by Milou Kuipers | Mar 12, 2021 | Clothing tips, Sustainability
8 Simple tips for a sustainable and clean wardrobe You want to contribute to a greener world? Then start with your own wardrobe! The fashion industry is very polluting and its impact on the earth can be greatly improved with a few small changes to your own lifestyle....