Materials and Ethic
I hope that by crafting products with the finest, earth friendly materials, to the highest level of my skill and ability, you will form an attachment to them and want to live with them for many years. Slow fashion means investing resources in enduring pieces rather than pursuing fleeting trends which quickly end up in landfill. Minimal, ethical and conscious production and consumption is the healthy choice for your body, for our collective community and the wellness of our planet.
Linen
Linen is a biodegradable, natural material made from the fibers of the flax plant. It decomposes quickly and harmlessly and can be cultivated with minimal environmental impact. It’s a hard wearing, stain resistant, hypoallergenic, breathable, thermoregulating fabric which creases in a relaxed, poetic way and softens with age. I’m using sustainably and ethically sourced linens and I include the origin and eco credentials of each in the product listing.
Thread
Cotton (as opposed to polyester) thread is derived from the cotton plant and is a renewable resource which decomposes naturally in the environment within a few months, unlike synthetic fibers which can persist for long periods and contribute to microplastic pollution.
Wool
I use pure wool batting with no polyester scrim. Wool is a natural, renewable and biodegradable fiber which decomposes naturally in the soil, returning nutrients and carbon, unlike synthetic fibers which contribute to landfill waste and microplastic pollution. Wool products are soil and odour resistant, durable, hypoallergenic and natural insulators, potentially leading to more sustainable patterns of consumption.