Looking forward Fashionsustain Frankfurt City Edition 19.01.22
Wood
“Wood-based fibres for fashion are “a choice we all need to be aware of for a better life on our planet.” The majority of textiles today are still made of petroleum-based synthetic fibres. A limited raw material whose use is not good for our environment. Washing clothes made of synthetic fibres releases huge amounts of tiny particles into the oceans. An alternative are materials made from renewable, compostable raw materials. In the textile industry, this includes wood, especially TENCEL. Cellulose fibres made from wood currently account for 6 percent of total global fibre production. Clothing made of wood is pleasant to wear on the skin. We took a closer look at the material. Continue reading “Wood”
NEW project: “Information Literacy Platform of Responsible Fashion Consumption and Utilization”
Algae
In the search for sustainable materials for the clothing industry, algae seem to be an interesting alternative to cotton, for example, because they grow highly regeneratively in seawater, for example, and require virtually no water for processing. In addition, algae substances have a vitalising effect. We have taken a look at the special features and challenges. Continue reading “Algae”
Disposal: Where to put my compostable T-shirt?
In order to achieve environmentally friendly circular value creation processes in the clothing sector, we need to look at what we do with the things we can no longer use ourselves. Continue reading “Disposal: Where to put my compostable T-shirt?”
202030 – THE BERLIN FASHION SUMMIT / Fall Edition
We are looking forward to the fall edition of 202030 – THE BERLIN FASHION SUMMIT. It was such a pleasure to join at the beginning of this year. 07/09/ 2021-10/09/2021. Register here: https://www.202030summit.com/#about
Berlin-based Prêt-à-Couture brand Danny Reinke
Danny Reinke is a fashion brand, which combines craftmanship and local production in our hometown Berlin. We came across them during Berlin Fashion Week. We are glad, that we had the chance to ask about his approach, success factors and challenges of local production. Continue reading “Berlin-based Prêt-à-Couture brand Danny Reinke”
Cactus leather Desserto, Mexico
For some time now, cactus leather from the company ADRIANO DI MARTI and its product desserto from Mexico has been used and celebrated in the fashion world as a sustainable alternative to leather. The founders Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez have developed a patented process for producing cactus leather. Continue reading “Cactus leather Desserto, Mexico”
Berlin-based eyewear brand MYKITA
MYKITA sets standards for sustainable urban production in the fashion industry with its modern manufactory. The Berlin brand has been designing & producing beautiful eyewear under one roof since 2003, today at MYKITA HAUS. The purposeful products combine craftmanship and high technology. Innovation and sustainability are the key of the MYKITA DNA. MYKITA pioneers the industry with its holistic approach. Founder Moritz Krüger was driven by a clear aesthetic vision and the willingness to produce something himself, to be curious and to constantly question the status quo. By the novelty of the first product design, the founder were forced to set up their own production and to develop the machines and processes for the specific needs. Continue reading “Berlin-based eyewear brand MYKITA”
