Tag: Sustainable Fabrics - Page 12
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Deep in the Forest, an Eco-Fashion Exhibit Visually Links Textiles with the Environment (Photos)
In an effort to highlight the major social and environmental impacts of the fashion and textile industries, the Centre for
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Tara St. James Designs New Uniform Project LBD (You Can DIY, Too)
We're all about little black dresses (LBD) -- or, as per the season, LWDs -- they're the eco-chic fashion staple that never
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Cute! Cozy Slippers Born in the USA from Recycled Wool Sweaters and Leather Jackets (Photos)
It's August already and we'll soon hear the sound of leaves crackling beneath our feet. When is comes to keeping little hoofs warm in cooler temps, Wooly Baby has us covered. Their uber cute slippers, currently available
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High Tech Meets Low Waste in New Computer Generated Eco-Fashion
From the London Science Museum's "Trash Fashion" exhibit -- joining other green fashion innovations like a garment grown from a vat of green tea and an upcycled origami dress already covered here on TreeHugger -- is a new
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5 Sexy + Sassy Sandals for Summer (Photos)
Ladies, summer is now truly upon us, well it certainly is here in London, and tis the season to have fun with our feet, though not, we must add, at the expense of the planet or people. Happily there is a wide range of seriously stylish ethical footwear
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LovethisLife Organic Apparel Perfect for Yoga and Inspired Living
The above might read more like a valedictorian speech or a scribbled poem in a yearbook. Dewdrops and lollipops, I know, but it's neither speech nor poem.
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Dissolves in Water
Just in time for the fast approaching wedding season, brides-to-be may finally be able to add a touch of green to their white gowns--with a new dress that dissolves in water. Created by a group of British fashion students, this
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Ricardo Calmet's Forward-Thinking Fashion in Traditional Peru
Ricardo Calmert is the owner and operator of Ecotintes, a specialized natural dyeing and textile company based in Peru. Read Designer John Patrick's interview with Ricardo Calmet
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For Forward-Thinking Fashion, Travel Back in Time to Peru
I don't know exactly how many times in my
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50 Surprising Fashion and Beauty Products Made From Oil That You Probably Use Everyday (Even if You're Green)
With all the news and talk about the Gulf oil spill during the past two weeks, we've (unsurprisingly) been talking a lot about the science behind oil and oil production, the future of energy, and the economics behind the
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Four Fashionable Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rebel
The Rebel Green collection includes the ubiquitous reusable tote and t-shirt, but also reusable produce bags, and even veggie wash. The kid's line includes a Free Bird bib and Peace Girl reusable lunch bag. While the snappy designs caught my eye, I
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Red Carpet Green Dress: Catalyst For A Revolution
I know, the dress looks blue—Avatar blue to be exact. But, it's actually about 85% green. The Red Carpet
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Recycle Old Jeans Into Insulation at the Gap, this Weekend!
Today through March 14, bring your worn down denims to Gap stores across the United States and they will be recycled into UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation. The retail chain has teamed up
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8 Green Ideas Revolutionizing Fashion Manufacturing
We're all familiar with green fabrics like organic cotton, bamboo and hemp, but which new materials and practices are moving fashion forward to a greener, brighter future? Here are eight processes and fabrics paving the way.1.
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Exquisite Wool Coats and Garments by Ana Livni Slow Fashion
As we mentioned on a previous article, Uruguayan brand Ana Livni works with the concept of slow fashion: collections that don't follow seasons, timeless clothes, local materials and slow manufacture.
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Nike Creates World Cup Jerseys From Landfill Plastic
In doing their part to help make the upcoming World Cup a bit greener, Nike has unveiled their official team jerseys--made from plastic bottles found in landfills. Players from Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands will be wearing the
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Eco-Fashion for the Urban Cyclist: Pedaler Clothing
Images: Pedaler Clothing We know you think you look good in Lycra, but you also need options. We're always on the prowl for bike-friendly fashions with eco-attributes and are glad to add Pedaler Clothing to the list. NYC designers Trinity Kerr and
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Green Jeans: Forget Washing. Just Freeze Them.
The world's most popular clothing item could also be the most eco-friendly. That's right, blue-jeans are going green--or at least that the hope of one Brazilian manufacturer. The Rio based company, Tristar, recently revealed their new line of
