textiles

The setting is the foothills of the Himalayas. Giant Nettle, a/k/a Allo in Nepal, is a plant that grows wild, – up to three meters (or 9.84 feet) in forests. Like hemp, the plants don't require fertilizers or pesticides. Also like hemp, the plants prevent soil erosion. In fact hemp grows well in this region too.

Unifi, Inc., a producer of polyester and nylon yarns, unveiled a new consumer-focused, interactive website as part of its new “Repreve®. For the Planet.” campaign. The new website, www.repreve.com, is focused on educating users about the positive environmental benefits of Repreve®, Unifi’s family of 100% recycled yarns, and the importance of resource and energy conservation and recycling.

Isn’t it nice to learn about a textile company that so admirably exceeds the goal of sales?

To kick off the new year, Harmony Art debuts a couple of new certified-organic fabric prints.

I sew very simple things like drapes, bags and things for the home in my free time. I'm always looking for beautiful, organic fabric - I found these stunning.

Got a bag of old clothes and curtains ready to recycle? Why not recycle them yourself into a cosy and unique patchwork quilt? This is the first of a three-part series showing you how.

This cushion cover was designed by Judy Davis of Kaljiti Arts in Central Australia and chain-stitched by skilled Kashmiri artisans with the highest quality Kashmiri wool. The Cross Cultural Projects give substantial benefits to all the participants in the production process and is thus empowering for all involved.