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The Fashionable Revival of Sustainable Linen Fabrics
Linen fabric has a rich history that goes back millennia. This versatile textile, woven from fibers collected from the stems of flax plants, had dropped off in popularity in modern times due to the development of the cotton gin, which made cotton fabric much faster and cheaper to produce. Today, linen is experiencing a comeback in a major way as designers and consumers alike embrace a more sustainable future in fashion.
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Bast Fibres: Bringing Sustainability to Fashion and Farming
Using bast fibres in your designs is a great way to support efforts to preserve and enhance our environment through sustainable fashion. There are a variety of options available online for purchasing fabrics made with natural, bast fibres – linen and hemp being the most common and easiest to source.Read now -
Houndstooth Fabrics: Always in Fashion
Traditionally, houndstooth fabric is widely used in outerwear – especially coats. A beautiful houndstooth wool fabric would be a great pick for adding a coat to your collection!Read now -
Ethical, sustainable and contemporary brand based in Barcelona: Gina Cusachs
How do we find inspiration? Well, we find inspiration when we talk to people who follow their dreams, people like independent fashion designer Gina Cusachs.Read now
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More Amazing Sustainable Fabrics Added to Our Selection: Tulle Made of Recycled Fishing Nets
What if you had the chance to make a difference? Well, now you do! We have just added to our selection of tulle fabrics made from the waste of fishing nets! The thread used to weave these fabrics is called Lifecycle Poliamide.Read now -
Cupro Fabrics: Sewing Tips and Care Instructions
Discover some sewing tips, care instructions and details about our best cupro fabrics and learn how to make the perfect garment from them!Read now -
Jacquard Fabrics: A Work of Art by a Genious
Read nowThe term jacquard refers to the weaving process applied to deliver the texture. Instead of being colored, embroidered, or printed on top, jacquard fabric is a textured fabric with intricate patterns actually woven into it. French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard...
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Striped Fabrics: Versatile and Classic
Read nowWhile striped clothing may have started with a negative association – as they were used in black and white striped prison uniforms – stripes have become a staple in fashion across the world. The classic blue and white striped shirting...
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Velvet Fabrics: Did Anyone Say Multipurpose?
Read nowWhat is velvet made of? Velvet fabric can be made from different materials. Traditionally, it was made from silk, but today it is mostly made from less expensive materials like cotton, wool, linen, or polyester. Velvet can come in different...