Meeting Charlotte Lawson Johnston at her new Cotswold studio, Christabel Chubb learns why fabrics made using sustainable fibres and plant-based dyes are the natural way forwards
Looking for fashion that's sustainable too? Here are some eco friendly fabric choices for when you're sewing- or buying- your clothing!
Feel good about your interior by selecting eco-friendly fabrics that not only look and feel good but do not harm the environment.
Start shopping more sustainably by buying clothing that contains these most sustainable clothing materials.
Clothes are one of those basic necessities that people just can't live without. Here are a few eco friendly fabrics for your spring wardrobe!
Banana fabric is a beautiful, animal-free textile that mimics real silk, and acts as a great vegan alternative.
Ecoprinted cotton fabric. Measurements : 50x100 inches Eco printing refers to the act of printing the pigments and tannins of plants to textiles to alter color, apply color and create certain designs. Natural dye is a component where everything used for dyeing is all natural, such as flowers, leaves, bark, roots and even bugs. In the making of this fabric, I used local leaves. The process is ecofriendly and unrepeatable. The result is unique and surely one of the kind. Before the eco printing process, the fabrics need to be scoured and mordanted first. This scouring and mordanting process takes 2 days or more. Eco printing results may vary according to many conditions – plant season, plant part used, processing time, water quality, pH level, mordant, processing method, fibre type (protein, cellulose or synthetic), etc. That's why it always have a unique result. There are 2 eco printing techniques : pounding and bundling. I use bundling technique in all of my eco printing projects. Bundling is a technique of arranging leaves, stems, flowers onto the mordanted fabric in a certain design pattern. Fabric then rolled and bundled. The bundle then steamed or boiled for about 2-3 hours. I used to steam and wait overnight before I unbundle it. Unbundling is always the best part of the whole eco printing process. You never know for sure what you'll get from the bundle. Always full of surprises and always bring such an excitement each time I witnessed the masterpiece of mother nature. The eco printed fabric then hang to dry. Avoided from direct sunlight. I wait for a few days before I wash it with a pH balance soap, rinse then hang to dry again. It's a long process. That's why it is called slow fashion. I hope this beautiful ecoprinted cotton fabric would always reminds you about being patient and enjoying a process. This cotton fabric could be use to make clothings, home decors or various kinds of handicrafts. Care instruction : handwash with pH balance soap or detergent for delicate fabrics in cold water. Wash separately from white or light coloured fabrics. Hang to dry and avoid direct sunlight.
The fabric your clothing is made from has an impact on sustainability. Read about the pros and cons of hemp, bamboo and cotton fabric.
A guide to sustainable and eco fabrics and where to buy them in the UK.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Onion skins are perfect for creating beautiful earthy tones and are a great starting point for natural dye beginners. Here's an easy tutorial to create your own onion skin dye bath.
Learn how to extract dye from acorns, and use it to achieve a beautiful range of natural color, including tans, browns, and blacks!
[responsivevoice_button] Way back in 2016, when I had just begun selling clothes under the label Gumnut Magic, I had a lot of interest from other natural dyers about my eco-print technique. Back th…
A guide to natural fibers and why its so important we choose natural over synthetic when it comes to our apparel.
Simple instructions to figure out the mysteries of Eco Printing on silk. Full explanation with detailed pictures. Make your own Silk Scarves!
I’ve just released my new ebook all about eco-printing so I thought this might be a good time to write a quick post about the leaf that started it all for me, eucalyptus! I first learned about eco-printing in my natural dyes and weaving class in college over ten years ago. I saw an example of eucalyptus leaves printed on silk and I was shocked to see they printed a beautiful orange. It took me many years and lots of twists and turns before I finally got a chance to try the method myself and when
A guide to natural fibers and why its so important we choose natural over synthetic when it comes to our apparel.
Have you ever wondered what, exactly, are sustainable fabrics? Inside: the low-down behind the natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic fibers in our clothes.
Wondering which non-toxic clothing brands you should try out? Here are 27 organic clothing brands for women! Plus some affordable options.
If you are into natural patterns, cool and distressed look, eco dyeing is for you... Elevate your daily outfits with the softness of silk!Each one of these products was eco dyed using bundle dye technique: an artisanal way of dyeing where you add leaves, flowers, rusty nails, pigments to fabric, piece of clothing or bag, making a ¨package¨and leaving with steam for a couple of hours.After a couple of hours you have these wonderful and one of a kind patterns transferred.Some of them were firstly dyed with natural dyes and then eco printed.1: earthy beige with orange, yellow stains, habotai silk 35 inches2: Lemon yellow with rust stains, habotai silk 35 inches3: Terracotta rust with dark gray stains, habotai silk 35 inches4: olive with rust and yellow and green stains, habotai silk 35 inches5: mauve gray with dark gray, yellow and greenish stains , charmeuse silk 35 inches6:terracotta with rust and yellowish stains , habotai silk 35 inches7: olive with rust and bluish stains, habotai silk 35 inches 8: yelloish olive with blueish and yellow stains, habotai silk 35 inches9: maize with orange and yellow stains, habotai silk 35 inches10:dust beige with greenish and brown stains, habotai silk 21 inchesSent plastic free and in an eco mailer .Say Hi on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/eloise_et_moi/
Bazaar "बजार"; market Discover our "Bazaar" Hemp Tote Bag, the ultimate eco-friendly solution for your shopping, market visits, and everyday adventures. Expertly crafted from hand-woven, hemp fabric, this tote offers durability and sustainability in one. Featuring sturdy cotton handles for comfortable carrying and a spacious interior complemented by a convenient inner pocket for organization, it’s designed for both practicality and style. Embrace a greener lifestyle without compromising on utility with this versatile, must-have accessory. Product description: 100% Pure Hemp Handle: Cotton Height: 44cm x Width: 46cm approx Handle Length: 30cm approx
Eco printing has so many questions since it is such an interesting art form. I'll share my Eco Printing Tips & tricks with you from my many experimentations
4 Natural Dyes you can use without the need of a mordant.
The best brands offering sustainably made 100 percent linen curtains for your easy, breezy home.
Who doesn't love a good old cup of tea? I certainly do. It's the answer to a lot of problems, but I never thought it might be a biodegradable sustainable fashion solution... until now!
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Ethical and cashmere. Can those two words co-exist? Is ethical cashmere possible? Or is it just another oxymoron of our fashion imagination...
Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects. The Wild Dyer demystifies this eco-conscious art, focusing on foraging and growing dying materials; repurposing kitchen trimmings; making and using long-lasting dyes; and creating stitched projects. Workspace setup, equipment, and fabric choices and care are all discussed. Beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions illustrate how to make eight exquisite household items, from a drawstring bag to a gardener's smock and a reversible patchwork blanket. The Wild Dyer is a complete guide for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge of this increasingly popular craft. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781616898410 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press Publication Date: 10-01-2019 Pages: 160 Product Dimensions: 7.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)About the Author Abigail Booth is the London-based cofounder of the studio collective Forest + Found. Working across textiles, drawing, and painting, she exhibits her art throughout the world.
Tea is rich with tannin (good for gripping onto fabric), is inexpensive, and attaches well to cotton and linen. It typically gives you a light brown color if you don’t use any color modifiers. You can use an iron modifier on the fabric after you dye it with the tea, which will shift your colors to grey, and increase our fabric’s color- and lightfastness. At the iron sulfate stage, you will be able to experiment with different dipping and folding techniques to create patterns on your fabric.
Handmade, washable paper (aka vegan leather) bags, ideal for those aspiring to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Product Details: Wood Pulp/Cotton Material 8" L x 6" W Care Instructions: Machine wash up to 60 degrees. Hang to dry.
Bazaar "बजार"; market Discover our "Bazaar" Hemp Tote Bag, the ultimate eco-friendly solution for your shopping, market visits, and everyday adventures. Expertly crafted from hand-woven, hemp fabric, this tote offers durability and sustainability in one. Featuring sturdy cotton handles for comfortable carrying and a spacious interior complemented by a convenient inner pocket for organization, it’s designed for both practicality and style. Embrace a greener lifestyle without compromising on utility with this versatile, must-have accessory. Product description: 100% Pure Hemp Handle: Cotton Height: 44cm x Width: 46cm approx Handle Length: 30cm approx
How to eco print socks using leaves and flowers. Upcycle old socks by eco printing them with a variety of plants. FREE plant material list
Take the green and organic route with these 5 eco-friendly fabrics that will fill your wardrobe with fashionable, durable & environmentally responsible clothing, and will last you almost a lifetime.
Love Sumac! When you want reliable results with minimal use of additives, Eco printing with sumac gives great results...
Learn how to create a beautiful custom design on silk, or cotton fabric, with this amazing eco printing technique.
The beauty of plant-stamped fabric lies in the wonderful imperfection of the print. You can add a hand-made touch to your house and print some cushions, tea towels, table runners or bags. Don't worry about your skills, it's really easy! Follow this tutorial to learn how to do that.
Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.
The age-old craft of natural plant dyeing and its rich botanical hues fascinate a new generation of explorers.
Introductory notes: The search for hidden colours, forms and textures is for me the lure of eco dyeing and eco printing, and a form of art. Eco dyeing and eco printing are essentially direct contac…
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Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects. The Wild Dyer demystifies this eco-conscious art, focusing on foraging and growing dying materials; repurposing kitchen trimmings; making and using long-lasting dyes; and creating stitched projects. Workspace setup, equipment, and fabric choices and care are all discussed. Beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions illustrate how to make eight exquisite household items, from a drawstring bag to a gardener's smock and a reversible patchwork blanket. The Wild Dyer is a complete guide for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge of this increasingly popular craft.
