In April 2020, humans exhausted the earth’s resources for the year. While some Western countries may lead the way in environmental initiatives, their consumption patterns paint a different picture. They are among the worst offenders, consuming much more than the …
Textile consumption
Is the Forest Enough for All Our Needs?
By 2050, we expect a 150 percent growth in the demand for new fibers, which is constantly increasing globally [1]. We have reached the limit for the amount of cotton produced, mainly because more water and land areas are needed to …
What Kind of Clothes Are Made From Trees?
We love clothes, right? Global clothing consumption has increased avalanche-like in the last ten years, partly due to an ever-increasing international middle class. Where should all the material come from to cover the increased demand? A future fibre is neither …
Every Fifth Garment is Returned – How is the Environment Affected?
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 …
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 …
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 …
