by Jackie Corlett | Sep 11, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Did you know that designing is essentially creative problem solving? No matter what you’re designing, clothes, cars, interiors, what’s for dinner, what to wear, or how to keep the dog in … you’re solving a problem creatively. It’s...
by Jackie Corlett | Jul 7, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
It’s a challenge for sure. We don’t know what we don’t know! In the world of sustainable fashion, designers – like those pictured here – often face the dilemma of finding the right sustainable fabrics for their creations. So when you hear...
by Jackie Corlett | Jun 27, 2023 | Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Sustainable Products, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
A new fabric sourcing season is upon us! Ethically sourcing sustainable fabrics today is vital to responsible production. With growing concerns about environmental impact and ethical practices it’s crucial to prioritize sustainability in the textile industry....
by Jackie Corlett | Mar 14, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Some things we simply ‘know’ are right, right? No scientific proof is needed. For us to stop and grin at spring bulbs busting up from the snow, or bask in long, early morning shadows tinged with dawn, just comes naturally! Yet, when science gets a handle...
by Jackie Corlett | Mar 14, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Reflecting on International Women’s Day, what a fabulous opportunity to honour the women before us, who’ve sacrificially laid the truly sustainable foundations for where we are today. They are the encouragement for us to keep moving forward, together with...
by Jackie Corlett | Nov 10, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
#SlowGiving is a relatively new # on the sustainability scene, yet together we can make it take off! Thankfully giving fair trade gifts has never been easier. Eco-conscious people keen to live out their sustainability values, can choose from many alternative gift...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 20, 2022 | Global Perspectives on Sustainability, sustainable fabrics, Sustainable Products, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Fashion business coaching is not for the faint of heart! Especially when sustainability issues are taken seriously. It’s a tough industry and only the best last the course. At recent trade shows I met such a coach, Fashion Angel Warrior, and got to know founder,...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 4, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, sustainable fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Conscious designers and brands look for beautiful sustainable fabrics. However, most often it’s a hard time at textile trade fairs. Next week you can find both people AND planet friendly textiles by Motif here at The Fabric Shows. Too often you’re...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 26, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable solutions will always be brilliant ideas. Sometimes they percolate and emerge slowly. Other times it’s a ‘Eureka!’ moment … maybe even in the bath surrounded by sustainable bubbles! Either way, you’ve no idea just when and how...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 21, 2022 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Think about this. Your next sustainable fashion collection, or eco-friendly interior project, launched with beautiful zero waste, zero carbon fabric. Sounds good right? Then consider this. With GRS certified recycled yarn these handwoven fabrics are certified fair...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Remembering Queen Elizabeth at this time is on the hearts of many. Yet earlier this summer I had the great honour of meeting a woman of the same generation. One with a unique link to the Queen herself. You know what it’s like! When you meet a person who blows...
by Jackie Corlett | Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the summer season well underway, chances are you’ve heard about reducing water usage, limiting your electricity or air conditioning, and other eco-friendly practices you can take part in. But what does it mean to truly have a green home all year round – not just...
by Jackie Corlett | Feb 21, 2022 | Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Uncategorized
Cultural sustainability is at the core of the amazing artisanal skills in Bangladesh that I love to share with you! But, that’s only one of the beautiful facets that make up this gem of a nation. I want you to know about others too. Because nothing happens in a...
by Jackie Corlett | Feb 7, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable fashion is championed by conscious designers, ethical brands, and an increasing number of us who want it. We’re concerned about who makes our clothes, and how our planet is impacted in the process. What a privilege and honour then, for Motif Handmade...
by Jackie Corlett | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
No Waste November is inspired or provoked by this month’s COP26 event to address Climate Change. And around here at Motif Handmade, that’s about ensuring eco-friendly fabric is as much a part of our norm as possible! COP26 Maybe the opening of COP26 in...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sustainable fabrics for SS22? If that means anything to you, I know you’re preeeety busy right now sourcing ethical fabrics for your slow fashion collections. If it’s simply yet another meaningless code – I get it! When we flesh it out a little as...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 22, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Does a blank page, or screen fuel your imagination or fill you with dread? My honest answer is a resounding, ‘YES!’ It really depends on the day. I mean, is it warm and sunny out? But, give me a blank natural fabric and it’s a different story....
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 22, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Recycled yarn hand dyed with natural dyes seems almost normal now! Sustainable fabrics are here to stay and thankfully there’s a growing number to choose from. But, here’s a thought … what if there were no colours, if life really was a black &...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 13, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
The dynamic young women you met here last week, are embracing the new as trend seasons start to change. Gorgeous recycled sari ribbon and soft natural cotton fabric are familiar materials. But a designer’s creativity for sustainable fabrics knows no end! So how...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 6, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable fabrics and slow fashion are still seen mostly as Women’s Work, and some baggage comes with that – especially in these days of shared responsibility at home and work! But, there is work happening in this realm we can hold onto with pride....
