Recycling of Fabric – is it the future of Fashion?

Recycling of fabric is the process whereby old clothing and other textiles are recovered for reuse or recovery of the fabric. Upcycling or repurposing can all add another bit of life to your garments before finally saying goodbye to them. Recycling of fabric could then be the final step.

Why should we look at Recycling of Fabric?

With the modern consumer mindset of buy, use and discard, millions of kilograms of garments and textiles are being thrown away each year.

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Coir – the Natural Fiber from Coconut Husk

Coir coconut fiber is a natural cellulose fiber which is obtained from coconut husk. It is the fibrous material that is found between the outer coat of a coconut and the hard internal shell. Copra is the dried coconut kernels from which coconut oil is obtained. Coir coconut fiber comes from a natural and renewable source and is one of the latest eco-friendly alternatives for textiles.

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Ethical Sustainable Clothing – is that possible?

Ethical sustainable clothing refers to garments that have been made from fabric that has been produced and sourced, using eco-friendly and sustainable farming practices. These would include crops and livestock that have been sustainably produced or fibers made from recycled materials. To get a better understanding of what ethical sustainable clothing is, we need to look at the farming and production methods used in producing fabrics and garments.

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What is Sustainable Agriculture?

Sustainable agriculture is farming in a way based on an understanding of ecosystems. It also considers the relationships between organisms and their environment.

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