Online shopping. We can do it anytime—when we watch TV, on the subway, maybe even at work. It goes smoothly and quickly—maybe too fast. Can we take the time to carefully think about what we need before “clicking” home another …
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Why is it so Difficult to Recycle Clothes?
“Clothes made from recycled materials”, “XX releases a new collection of recycled clothes”, and “Recycled clothes become new again”.
Headlines about recycled textiles and clothes are overflowing the internet. But in fact, only 1% of everything handed in for recycling …
What Happens to Your Old Clothes when you Hand Them In?
The fashion industry is happy to market recycled garments as part of the development towards circular business models. It sounds great to hear that new clothes will be made from our old textiles. In addition, the chain stores offer us …
Needle, Thread, and Some Help From the Internet
Holes in the jeans? Time to buy new! No, not really. As the interest in caring for and repairing our clothes grows, more and more people are choosing to hand in garments to tailors or get hold of the sewing …
Buy New Old Clothes!
A small repetition of what most people today know:
The textile industry has become increasingly visible and questioned considering all its drawbacks.
Swedes buy an average of 13.5 clothes and textiles per person yearly [1]. The textile industry affects our planet …
Phasing Out PFAS – but What Are the Alternatives?
When we are out being active, we like clothes and shoes that are waterproof and, at the same time, breathable. To achieve this effect, many manufacturers of outdoor clothing have added so-called PFAS substances to their garments. These water and …
