What is the carbon impact of the fashion industry
The figure of 10% of global carbon emissions has been cited in multiple secondary sources, e.g.
and the UN cites between 2 & 8%
But when I tried to track the source down, it looks more like it's between 1 and 3% see
I suspect an error in some secondary source has been perpetuated.
1-3% seems more reasonable really.
One of Scotlands Last Master Kilt Tailors Creates Unique Online Course to Keep the Artform Alive
Machine embroidery of light-emitting textiles with multicolor electroluminescent threads ScienceAdvances
"The latest fashion rules: buy pre-loved labels and just five new items a year"
What is the appropriate term for the German word "Flachware" in English
"Flachware," also referred to as flat products or flat goods, describes commercial items based on their predominantly two-dimensional dimensions, distinguishing them from those with physically three-dimensional dimensions.
Dezeen : Eight tactile fabrics and rugs on Dezeen Showroom
Collector-curators in London gained access to disorganised boxes filled with bits and pieces from Andy Warhols life, many of which had yet to be opened their findings are part of a new exhibition of the artists undiscovered textile designs
I am aware of samplers where religious acrostics were stitched - mostly in Hebrew but some Christian examples still exist.
I would try Victoria and Albert Museum or possibly the Met. Please keep us posted on what you find. I am barred from jumping down any rabbit holes until all my garden prep is done. I will join the hunt in a few weeks.
Edit to correct typo.
'North Carolina State University will serve as a core partner on a regional research effort to advance U.S. capacity for textile innovation that ensures environmental sustainability by recycling waste materials into fibers for new textiles, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today. The effort will receive up to $15 million for two years and up to $160 million over 10 years.'
Second arm finished...I'm calling it 'heart on my sleeve' as I've managed to incorporate an anatomical heart and a swirly one. There's a brain at the top...
A 16th c. Scottish Plaid was Found in a BogNow Becomes Oldest Historical Tartan Available to Wear Today
Design Milk : Studio Lotus Takes Guests Through an Immersive Retail Experience
Was trying to find out the history of the Egyptian style frockcoat worn by Al Shean of Gallagher & Shean and found this instead.
"Lessons on textile history and fibre durability from a 4,000-year-old Egyptian flax yarn"
"Under The Willows" teableau for 01/24/24
"Australians should cut clothes shopping by 74% for the climate here are three ways to get started"
My mom sent me an e-mail with some photos in it last week of some new she has available, here is one of them, check it out! My mom likes doing really experimental stuff with quilts, this one's really modern, lots of awesome stuff going on in this one. It measures 72 x 84 in (183 x 213 cm), so it is nice and large. Let me know if you'd like to take a nap under this dazzling piece of !
On 31/01/24 16.30 (GMT) I'm running an online workshop: Introduction to TurtleStitch, its a cross-curricular activity that links , & .
is free. Our workshop is free & our learning resources are all available online. Its useful for classrooms.
Register here:
PixelPatches (Image Edition)
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The prompt for Genuary 2024 Day 11 is Anni Albers
PixelPatches is inspired by Anni Albers by coding it in
Poem
Pixelation on Patterns
Placing emphasis on Splatters
Of the colors with the Pixels
As they move and swivel
Dezeen : Sustainability "not making our lives easier" says Kvadrat CEO
my friends cat Bruce resting on a silk pillowcase I naturally dyed/eco-printed with flowers from my garden I have a few of these left in my shop:
I made this wall art/canvas thing a few years ago. I made it from an old pair of jeans and a wooden frame I scavaged from a discarded canvas picture thing.
I basically just cut up the jeans and pinned it to one side stretched it across and secured it the other side.
How'd it look I might make another soon.
"Its the industrys dirty secret: why fashions oversupply problem is an environmental disaster"
Ive got a really wonderful available that was created by my mom, check this one out, it is available if anyone is interested! It took four months to complete, however it's affordable! Msg me for price + ordering info! This one measures 55 x 68 in (140 x 173 cm)
Polar bear-inspired material could be the future of insulating textiles
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PixelPatches2
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Blogpost:
The prompt for Genuary 2024 Day 18 is Bauhaus
PixelPatches was inspired by Anni Albers by coding it in
PixelPatches2 would be a inspiration of Anni Albers as she went to Bauhaus
Poem
Pixelation on Patterns
Placing emphasis on Splatters
Of the colors with the Pixels
As they move and swivel
Design Milk : Fear Not, Lorien Stern Makes Snakes in the Grass Adorable
Traje Tpico -- Traditional Clothing
On January 18, 2014. Photo of a young woman from San Antonio Palop, Lake Atitln, Guatemala, wearing traditional clothing styles. The tinsel braided into the hair was, for me, a beautiful feature.
The linked article briefly explains the traditional clothing of the Mayans.
: I separated all the colours of the fleece
Here're four that my mom did that're available, all different sizes and styles to choose from, all're affordable msg me if interested!
Haven't mentioned it in a while, but Textile Talks continues to offer free zoom lectures at 2pm Eastern every Wednesday. Today: MiKyoung Lee: Threading Memories and Weaving Connections.
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I have become in awe and obsessed with Ikat fabric. I just learned about the craftsmanship that goes into it, and my mind is blown. I thought I knew a fair bit about fabrics, but never realized how extraordinary Ikat is. Each thread is dyed with a multitude of colors and when all assembled and woven, the pattern appears. The planning and work involved to just do this part, then on top of that the extraordinary design work. Even fine silks are all handwoven this way.
The 32nd East China presents quality , and , , textile and auxiliary material, , and products, home , and . 1.-4. April 2024. Shanghai New International Expo Center, , .
Genuary 2024 Day 14: "Less than 1KB artwork"
I cheated on this one, and am thinking of 1k as 1block in a quilt. I simplified the colors and reduced the output size, but this is based on my Anni Albers project (day 11).
Study finds 90% of textile waste generated in Catalonia ends up in landfill or incinerators
First sleeve completed apart from a bit of surface work. A lot of Georgia O'Keeffe-type spirals. Big shout out to all the independent dyers and spinners this yarn came from. When it's finished, I'll post links to them.
Below's a made by my mom, out of vintage Italian neckties, she cut them all up and arranged them into this decorative wall hanging quilt u see here below. It is available msg me if interested!
made by my mom, available, msg me if interested! It's a smaller-sized one for hanging up on the wall. It comes with a narrow fabric sleeve sewn into the back so a dowel rod can be slipped through + it can be hung up easily
Im excited to have burning questions about biotech textile innovation, scalability, recyclability, and much more answered by Modern Meadow CEO, Catherine Roggero-Lovisi.
As Fafafoom Studio Newsletter enters its second year of publication, I look forward to offer more content beyond my monthly artist life updates. Happy belated 2024, Fashion Social peeps!
Dezeen : "We wanted to change the textile industry but it wasn't ready" says Borre Akkersdijk
Here're four made by my mom that're available, msg me if you're interested in any of these you see below/ Theyre all different sizes and prices, very easy to order, please msg me for more info