Sustainability Leadership Award for Motif

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...

Sustainable Fabrics for SS22 – What does that mean?

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...

20% OFF Ready-For-Dye Fabrics … the Perfect Canvas!

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....

Natural Dye Fabrics to Naturally Dye for!

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 &...

Oh! The Sustainable Fabrics You Can Design!

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...