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Showing posts with label sustainable fibers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sustainable fibers. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26

ORGANIC COTTON - why it REALLY Matters


I'm so excited about these statistics!  
pic courtesy of  http://startupfashion.com


"Textile Exchange found that organic cotton compared to conventional has 46 percent reduced global warming potential, 70 perfect less acidification potential, 26 percent reduced soil erosion, 62 percent reduced primary energy demand, and a whopping 91 percent reduced blue water consumption."

Again, Ecouterre brings us the straight dope.  Quoted above, a comprehensive study proving once and for all that the production of organic cotton is so much better for the environment than conventional cotton production, finally.  

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Wednesday, February 26

Is your Fabric Sustainable?

Made By, a fantastic not-for-profit European organization dedicated to advancing sustainable fabric sources and socially responsible practices in the fashion industry provides a handy guide to the sustainability of various fibers being used today.  Not a bad idea to bone up on these before you head out to shop for something new.