Bamboo is something of a relative newcomer to the world of fabrics. It’s only recently – in the last twenty years or so – that the notion of creating clothing from bamboo has taken off, with eco-conscious consumers from across the western world seeking it out for its apparent green credentials. The Problem With […]
Huge volumes of inventory are a problem, H&M are a fantastic case study for this with a $4.3bn problem on their hands. In March 2019 H&M announced that they had stock of this value of hard to shift inventory. This has resulted in high levels of discounting and reduced profits. What’s more, as well […]
Becoming vegan is an excellent choice to make for our animal friends and for the environment. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy. You will have to make big changes to your lifestyle as well as your diet and there are lots of things that you will need to learn. Let’s take a look at six […]
Why Should I Care About Sustainability? In modern life, particularly in western countries, it is nearly impossible to avoid the talk of sustainability. Even if you don’t choose to participate yourself, the conversation goes on around you with talk of banning plastic straws, the switch to renewable energy, and the removal of plastic carrier bags […]
Low wages & poor ethical conditions in the garment industry is often reported & publicised overseas; however, these poor ethical conditions can sometimes be a lot closer to home. Short on time? Click here to check out the infographic at the bottom, for a quick overview of this article. A recent HM Revenue […]
If you sell vegan products, whether it’s cupcakes, shampoos, or even shoes; it seems only right that your staff workwear or uniform tick the same ethical boxes. Allowing your staff to truly represent your brand, and be walking billboards for your values. There are a whole host of reasons why it’s worth considering going […]
Iris van Melsen is the founder and creative lead at Permanent Clothing, a sustainable fashion brand taking Europe by storm. The brand, was conceived with the ambition to reflect the unique individuality of the Amsterdam streetwear culture through conscious collection concepts, in a more positive and sustainable way. Iris has lead Permanent clothing to be […]
Ethical T-Shirt Printing – How to ensure your printed t-shirts are ethically made Millennials now represent the world’s most important consumer category, with $2.45 trillion in spending power. And brands are paying attention, with an acute awareness that 70% will spend more on brands that support a cause they care about. The increasingly interconnected population […]
Organic T-Shirt Printing is one of the easiest ways a brand can shrink it’s carbon footprint and have a big impact! This isn’t something simply applicable to fashion either. Last year (2017) the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, worked with award-winning British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn to completely re-invent their uniforms for gallery assistants, retail […]
With consumer expectations and awareness increasing around social and environmental issues, it’s becoming a requirement for businesses large and small to consider their impact. A really genuine and important way businesses can have a real impact is through their custom branded clothing. The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and remains […]
