Increasingly, fashion brands are turning to bamboo textiles as a more sustainable alternative to cotton or synthetic fibres. But clouded by a lack of information and transparency about its manufacture, how sustainable is it?
We bring you the answers to those questions and determine once and for all how sustainable bamboo fabric really is. We also cover legally what you need to know to incorporate bamboo textiles into clothing and case study brands using bamboo responsibly - what they're doing well and how they can improve.
In this Masterclass, you will learn:
- About the natural properties of the bamboo plant and how it differs from other fibres for textiles
- What the different types of bamboo fabric are
- How the different types of bamboo fabric can be used
- About the process involved in making the various types of bamboo fabric
- The sustainability credentials of the different types of bamboo fabric
- About the regulations in place for bamboo fabric
- How bamboo fabric is labelled in the EU, US and Canada
- How fashion brands are working with bamboo and what they are doing to address the sustainability issues
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Is Bamboo Fabric Sustainable?
with Charlie Bradley RossSummary
For many years, bamboo has been used in many different applications, from building materials to paper. For the last twenty years, it has also been used by the textile industry as an alternative to cotton, often extolled for its sustainability credentials. However, how much of that is greenwashing is up for debate. In this lesson, we examine just how sustainable it really is.
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Legislation and Labelling for Bamboo Fabric
with Charlie Bradley RossSummary
Increasingly, fashion brands are turning to bamboo textiles as a more sustainable alternative to cotton or synthetic fibres. But clouded by a lack of information and transparency about its manufacture, how sustainable is it?
We bring you the answers to those questions and determine once and for all how sustainable bamboo fabric really is. We also cover legally what you need to know to incorporate bamboo textiles into clothing and case study brands using bamboo responsibly - what they're doing well and how they can improve.
In this Masterclass, you will learn:
- About the natural properties of the bamboo plant and how it differs from other fibres for textiles
- What the different types of bamboo fabric are
- How the different types of bamboo fabric can be used
- About the process involved in making the various types of bamboo fabric
- The sustainability credentials of the different types of bamboo fabric
- About the regulations in place for bamboo fabric
- How bamboo fabric is labelled in the EU, US and Canada
- How fashion brands are working with bamboo and what they are doing to address the sustainability issues
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Bamboo Brand Case Studies
with Charlie Bradley RossSummary
While sustainability in bamboo production remains relatively opaque, Charlie investigates brands working with the fibre and how they ensure their production processes are as responsible as possible. Learn from the case studies about what you can implement in your own business and ideas on where you could improve.
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Cellulosic Fabric Innovations Inspired by Nature
with Charlie Bradley RossSummary
Cotton has long been relied on as a staple material for the fashion industry. However, it is not without its ethical and sustainable challenges. Finding new alternatives that decrease our reliance on cotton is one of the most essential things we - the fashion industry - can do to improve our environmental impact. In this lesson, we look at new materials presenting an alternative to cotton.
Interviews
Greenwashing in Fashion: What is it and how can you avoid it?
Friday Aug 5th, 2022Working with Sustainable Bamboo, with Merryn Chillcott of BAM
Wednesday Sep 14th, 2022Past Events
Additional Reading
Ethical silk fabrics and what the complex terminology really means
Saturday Mar 13th, 2021
Indian Handwoven Khadi Fabrics For Clothing And Interiors
Tuesday Jan 5th, 2021
In Conversation With: Stag & Bow, Purveyors Of Historic Craft And Haberdashery
Wednesday Oct 14th, 2020
What can you make with our Recycled Polyester Satin fabrics?
Wednesday Jul 1st, 2020
Eco producers, manufacturers and innovators at Première Vision September 2019
Monday Sep 30th, 2019
Tips for attending fabric trade shows like Première Vision
Monday Sep 30th, 2019
Start treating your offcuts with respect with these creative upcycling ideas for fabric scraps
Monday Aug 19th, 2019
Recycling for Fashion: Should We Give Plastics a Second Chance?
Monday Jul 22nd, 2019
The Rise of Fashion's Obsession with Plastic Fibres
Monday Jul 8th, 2019
Innovative Materials for Fashion: The Questions You Should Be Asking
Monday Jun 24th, 2019