Tag: Sustainable Fabrics - Page 9
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Ecco Domani Names Tara St. James Eco-Fashion Award Winner
Following in the lightly-treading footsteps of Bodkin designer Eviana Hartman, Lika Volkova of SANS, and John Patrick of Organic, Study NY designer Tara St. James has won the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation
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Global Organic Cotton Production Increased 15% in 2010
Despite the recession, manufacturer demand has helped increase global organic cotton production by 15% in 2009-2010, according to a new report by sustainable textile non-profit Textile
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Nike's Better World Site: One Shoe Does Good, The Other Shoe Kicks Ass
Time was when it was difficult to write about Nike on TreeHugger without reminding everyone how blackened their ethical record was. Times have changed people. Being one of the biggest apparel companies in the world,
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Sexy Swimsuit Collection Employs Women and Artisans in Brazil
If a sunny vacation is on your radar or in your dreams, Olga Olsson's sultry, and sustainable, women's and men's swimsuit collection promises an eco splash come summer--don't miss the TreeHugger Swimsuit issue.
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Hessnatur by Eviana Hartman Offers Wardrobe Staples with Eco-Chic Appeal (Photos)
In her second collection for organic apparel brand Hessnatur--don't miss her first collection for fall 2010--designer Evian Hartman (of Bodkin) gives a stylish twist to modern day wardrobe staples. For spring 2011, Hartman imagines
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Livia Firth Upcycles Colin Firth's Moth-Eaten Suit for "King's Speech" Premiere
Junky Styling transforms Colin Firth's moth-eaten suit into gorgeous eco-fashion dress. Photo: Vogue UK Livia Firth stunned on the red carpet last year when she accompanied her husband, actor Colin Firth, to numerous award shows dressed to the nines in
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Natural Dyes For Textiles Made From Agricultural Waste In Argentina
Although natural dyes for textiles are widely spread in the green world (with a production house in Chicago and many DIY tutorials around), the Argentine National Institute for Industrial
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Swedish Hasbeens Give Traditional Clogs The Boot in Spring 2011 (Photos)
Covered Super High Hasbeens in Red. Photo: Swedish Hasbeens Swedish Hasbeens, makers of swoon-worthy, chunky-heeled leather boots and strappy, pastel-colored clog sandels, give traditional clogs a modern twist in their bursting-with-color spring 2011
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Recycled Sweater Coats Channel Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat (Photos)
TreeHugger readers sure know how to scout green fashion on Etsy: when I posted about an artist who transforms recycled sweaters into festive winter coats they were quick to bring Katwise to my attention in the comments section. The New
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Students Reconstruct Speedo Suits Into Green Fashion
When governing body of the sport of swimming FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation) made a change in rules preventing the use of body suits in competitive swimming, the Speedo LZR Racer suit--worn by the likes of Michael
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Formalitees Merge Formal Wear and T-Shirts
T-shirt company Formalitees is kicking the stiffness out of formal wear. In fact, they're taking the tie and leaving the rest. Enter the Tie Tee, an alternative to the modern business suit, it is an organic t-shirt with an attached
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Heather Heron Designs Durable Accessories with Army Surplus Fabrics (Photos)
In her second collection for Environment Furniture--don't miss her first--California-based designer Heather Heron has mastered the art of repurposing. Using mainly vintage Swedish
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Rescued Sheep Supply Wool for Eco-Chic Knits for Winter (and Summer)
We've covered the UK-based knitwear label that uses only ethical wool--knitted by
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Designer Shares Heartfelt Story of Artisan Craftsmanship and Rediscovering Alabama (Video)
Fashion designer Natalie Chanin shares the roots of her ethical fashion label, Alabama Chanin, in a heartfelt short video, sponsored by Starbucks. It is a beautiful story of family and fostering artisan craftsmanship--and your
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How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts
The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of
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Energy-Generating Clothes Absorb the Elements
Scientists at the University of Bolton in the U.K. are developing a textile fiber, called hybrid photovoltaic-piezoelectric material, that absorbs energy from its wearer's body movements and the
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Wool "Barefoot" Slippers by Top-Felt Can be Worn Year Round
There's something about the weather cooling that has me seeking the perfect pair of slippers. Granted, my last two posts on cute, cozy slippers for WeeHuggers and handmade kids booties hardly fit, these industrial wool felt slippers by
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Sweatshop-Free? New Report Grades Levi's, Gap, and Wal-Mart's Supply Chain
When it comes to sweatshop-free supply chains, does your favorite fashion brand make the grade?
