Sustainable Fashion Guides

Everything you need to know about cotton: key material properties, the difference between conventional and organic, and how to design a collection with this coveted material.

Not all leather is equal in price, quality, texture or use. This guide will take you through the key considerations when designing a collection with leather; including the full leather supply chain process and exploring the different types of leather available.

Companies and consumers are fast becoming more open to leather alternatives with the rise of environmental and societal concerns, as well as animal welfare. Including an overview on PU, fish skin, recycled, coconut, apple, pineapple, mushroom, cork, cactus and wine leather – we’ve got you covered.

Our latest guide explores the rPET process, the environmental impact of polyester, the difference between virgin and recycled, and what to consider when designing a collection with polyester.

Viscose is a man-made cellulosic fibre and the third most commonly used in the world. Often seen as a vegan alternative to silk due to its properties, viscose can have severe impacts on forests, workers and local communities. Learn more about what to consider while developing a collection with viscose.

In partnership with The Woolmark Company
We’ve joined forces to develop a comprehensive guide to cover everything you need to know about wool. We also highlight the considerations for designing a collection with wool, the environmental, animal and social impacts, The Woolmark Company’s certification, and the latest innovations in wool.

Hemp is one of the most historically celebrated textile fibres in human history. Once one of the most important fibres and widely grown in Europe and Asia, cultivation of hemp began to decline in production due to the controversies surrounding the plant as both hemp fibre and marijuana are derived as distinct cultivars but from the same plant species. Hemp is now being increasingly recognized once more globally for its numerous useful and sustainable properties, particularly essential for the fashion industry of the 21st Century.