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Sustainably Chic:
What is Tencel?
“Tencel is produced from sustainably managed wood sources. Basically, this means that the Eucalyptus trees that Tencel is made of are not only fast-growing but grown specifically for the creation of the material or in areas that are not old and home to great levels of biodiverse life - forest-dwelling animals, fungi, mosses and so on.”
Sustainably Chic:
How the fashion industry contributes to deforestation
“We often hear about the climate footprint of different clothes and materials, but there’s another important impact to consider too, the deforestation footprint of fashion. Ancient forests are still being destroyed for the sake of fashion, at the expense of endangered animals, native plants, indigenous communities, and our climate.”
Sustainably Chic:
What is hemp fabric, why it’s sustainable and ethical brands who use it
“Hemp is a bast fiber which comes from the woody stalk of a larger plant. It is celebrated as a particularly sustainable material, which can be used to make t-shirts, towels, knitted garments, socks, bed sheets and all sorts of other products. But why is hemp sustainable, and how is the material made?”
Sustainably Chic:
What’s the fuss about organic cotton?
“Cotton is a plant-based, biodegradable material. It could be assumed then, that it must always be sustainable. Unfortunately though, depending on how cotton is farmed, the environmental impact of the material can be significant. Producing cotton organically can be a good way to reduce cotton farming's impact.”
Sustainably Chic:
Is Piñatex A Sustainable Leather Alternative?
“Before we dive into Piñatex—what it is, and why we love it—let’s talk briefly about why a material designed to be used in place of leather and synthetics needs to exist in the first place.”
Sustainably Chic:
What is viscose, and is it always unsustainable?
“Viscose is a human-made material that’s partially synthetic, and made of trees. Sometimes it’s labelled as at least somewhat sustainable due to its woody beginnings, and other times, it’s called out as totally harmful for the planet – so how is viscose really made, and how does this process really impact the planet?”