Blog — slow fashion

“The True Cost” documentary, the hidden face of textiles The documentary “The true cost”, directed by Andrew Morgan, highlights the hidden underbelly of the textile industry. Released in 2015, it asks an essential question in the world of fast fashion: who really pays the price of our clothes? After being shocked by the tragedy of the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, Andrew Morgan decided to launch a crowd-funding campaign for the making of this film, with the aim of providing answers to this question. This film explores the entire textile production chain from the cotton fields in India to...

Choosing a garment means making a choice of style, comfort and price, but few people buy thinking about the environmental and social consequences of such a purchase. If you want to change your habits and consume fashion more responsibly, several criteria need to be considered before, during and after the purchase. Here are some easy tips to apply in your daily shopping routine: Learn about the origins of the clothes (manufacturing process, traceability, social responsibility…) Buy locally or nearest to you. Give priority to natural, organic materials over conventionally treated natural materials and synthetic materials. Prefer brands that are certified...

Fabrics that don't crease? The fact that a fabric is more or less wrinkled depends on the nature of its fibers, and the way the fabric is made. A quick reminder on the different types of fibers: Natural fibers: from plants or hair (linen, hemp, cotton, ramie, wool …) Artificial fibers: from plants (wood, algae, bamboo …) Synthetic fibers: from petroleum Generally speaking, knitted fabrics (such as jersey) wrinkle less than woven fabrics such as hessian or twill. Similarly, synthetic materials wrinkle less than materials of natural origin. Adding synthetic fibers to a natural material will make your garment less...