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08/03/2022

When one thinks of cruelty in the fashion industry, it’s fur and leather that immediately comes to mind, not wool, silk and feathers and down. After all, sheep and rabbits are not killed for their wool, and neither are ducks and geese killed for their feathers. But silkworms do die in their cocoons; and sheep, rabbits, ducks and geese are treated thoughtlessly for their wool and feathers.
Here is what really goes behind the scene.

Written by Zenda Nel Sustainability reporter When one thinks of cruelty in the fashion industry, it's fur and leather that immediately comes to mind, not wool, silk and feathers and down. After all, sheep and rabbits are not killed for their wool, and neither are ducks and geese killed for their

07/03/2022

The label 'standard 100' by Oeko-Tex certified has gained in popularity but what does it really stand for?

If you're a conscious consumer (and we assume you are since you're reading this article), you've probably seen the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 label on various textile products while shopping, and have wondered what it means. The Standard 100 certification from OEKO-TEX® simply means that the textile p...

03/03/2022

On the 24th of April, 2013, a tragedy occurred that sparked the flame for the Bangladesh accord. Rana Plaza, a building located in the Dhaka District of Bangladesh that had housed five garment-making factories, collapsed due to negligence and employee censorship resulting in a death toll of 1134, and reportedly over 2500 injuries. Following the tragedy, the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety was put in place. Nearly 9 years later, what happened to the agreement? Have working conditions really improved in the past decade?

Mike-Dave Ayeni Sustainable Fashion Writer The Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety is an independent, legal consensus between labor unions, apparel brands, retailers, manufacturers, and the garment factories they outsource to, to create, ensure and enforce working place safety for the work...

02/03/2022

In Australia, people buy roughly 27kg of new textiles a year and discard around 23kg of that, which end up in a landfill. The prevailing attitude is that you can donate what you don’t wear. The consoling thought is that someone else will get to wear the item. Unfortunately that is not so. The truth is, up to 60,000 tonnes of clothes charities receive also end up in landfills.

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Written by Zenda Nel Sustainability Fashion Writer One of the enduring pleasures of life is to spend a morning going from store to store and boutique to boutique in search of something new to wear and experience the wonder of some brand new clothing item that you haven’t come across before.

25/11/2021

Cancelled orders and fashion shows, delayed collections, closed retail shops... the effects of Covid-19 restrictions have been chaotic. Yet, the very same restrictions have pushed the fashion industry to push its limit and reinvent itself.

What will the industry look like post COVID-19?

Written by Zenda Nel Sustainability Fashion Writer In 2020, the global fashion industry faced substantial disruptions affecting every aspect of the industry, from resource providers, manufacturing, and distribution channels to sales and fashion events. Both supply and demand were affected. Although....

05/11/2021

FOCUS ON: Our Ethical and Sustainable Promise | Fair Pay & Production.⁠
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There is a fair and transparent supply chain from all featured brands on Local Threads to ensure that no unethical manufacturing practices such as child labour is being used. All featured brands & designers also receive the majority of all sales proceeds. This allows them to pay fair wages, use ethical suppliers and the best possible quality products for you!⁠

02/11/2021

We advocate ethical fashion values & believe this would be helpful in building and redefining your wardrobe, sustainably.

31/10/2021

Written by Zenda NelSustainability Fashion Writer If you thought that buying secondhand, reselling, and upcycling your clothes are ultimate fashion sustainability actions that will save the environment, think again. The ultimate fashion sustainability measures are clothes that breathe in CO2 and pro...

31/10/2021

We've got some very interesting insights - a good Sunday read:
https://indeefactor.com/2021/10/24/gen-z-steers-the-world-towards-sustainable-fashion/

Written by Zenda Nel Sustainability reporter   Gen Zers, those born between 1995 and 2010, is a large and diverse generation and the fastest-growing group of consumers. Their attitudes and actions are influenced by their digital immersion from a young age and their desire to have a positive impact ...

26/10/2021

Summer is just around the corner.... Are you ready for it?

23/10/2021

Fun Fact for Saturday!

21/10/2021

After an extended period out of the limelight due to pandemic, the beautiful Emma Watson is back on the red carpet as she conveyed her continuous support of eco-friendly fashion while attending the Earthshot Prize award ceremony that just took place. She looks simply ethereal, don't you think?

Check out Emma Watson here: https://www.news24.com/w24/style/fashion/red-carpet/eco-friendly-fashion-advocate-emma-watson-wears-a-dress-made-from-upcycled-wedding-dresses-20211019

The Earthshot Prize was hosted by the Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Foundation.