Conscious Designers are Change Agents!

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...

Exploring Designer-Artisan Partnerships and Sustainable Fabrics

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...

10 Essential Tips for Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics

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....

Sustainable Fabrics Excite Your Senses – And it’s good for you!

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...

Women & Handloom – Why do making and wearing it matter?

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...