Humans started to turn plastic into textiles in the 1950s, when DuPont introduced polyester, a synthetic textile made from a petroleum by-product. Like most good Continue Reading
Green Carpet Fashion Awards 2019
The Green Carpet Fashion Awards, Italia, celebrates the best in sustainable fashion.
Ahimsa or Peace Silk – A slice of Cruelty Free Luxury
Silk is a thing so fine that the very word brings a lustrous, buttery soft canvas to mind. Behind this age old fabric, are a large number of silkworms that are killed for the sake of luxury & convenience. Not a pretty picture, right?
Fairtrunk Clothes Swap is Back in Bandra
Swapping is an excellent way of renewing your wardrobe without spending! We know there are unused, good quality clothes lying in your wardrobe. You liked them once, but you don’t use them anymore. You don’t know who would like to use them. What if you could swap these clothes with someone who would appreciate them? And in turn get something you’d love to wear.Clear your unwanted, pre-loved clothing. Give them a new life. Benefit your pockets. And, you’ll also save the environment by reducing textiles from becoming waste.
Why Sustainable Fashion Must Move Beyond Toxic Dry Cleaning
How many times have I seen a wonderful, hand-made, naturally-dyed, beautifully tailored garment and then seen an ugly ‘Dry Clean Only’ label on it which made me put it back on the rack? Too many.
Sustainable Fashion Brands Look To Certification As A Competitive Differentiator
With more brands touting sustainable initiatives as part of their brand stories, it might make you wonder: How can you distinguish a brand that’s truly committed to environmental efforts versus those who are just jumping on board with the feel-good angle?
Fairtrunk – Inspiring A Sustainable Fashion Revolution
Inspiration can come in different forms. For one young entrepreneur, a movie is all it took to set on to a path of changing the way the fashion industry functions. Here’s more on Darshana Gajare, the Founder of Fairtrunk as she talks about Sustainable fashion, her journey and her quest to make the fashion industry Ethical, accessible and affordable for everyone.
Project SU.RE – India’s biggest commitment to Sustainable Fashion launched by Indian Textiles Minister on Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week
Project SU.RE – India’s biggest commitment to Sustainable Fashion launched by Indian Textiles Minister on Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week
Jointly developed by CMAI and IMG Reliance, project SU.RE, the Sustainable Resolution, is Indian apparel industry’s first commitment to move towards sustainable fashion
16 of India’s top fashion and retail brands are signatories to SU.RE such as Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Arvind Fashions, Bestsellers, Biba, Future Group, House of Anita Dongre, 109F, Lifestyle, Levi’s, Max, Raymond, Shopper’s Stop, Spykar, Trends, W, Westside.
SU.RE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ – a firm commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. Project SU.RE is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry.
PUMA Partners with Goonj to Promote Circular Economy
Puma And Goonj Want Your Old Shoes Which They Will Upcycle For Rural Initiatives
These customized kits will be prepared for local needs of rural India in different parts of the country.
Causeartist’s Impact India Podcast with Darshana Gajare, Founder Fairtrunk
Here is a repost of Jazzmine Raine’s Podcast – Impact India, where she speaks to change makers across the country. In episode 5 of the Continue Reading
Fairtrunk Offline | Slow Fashion-Pop-up, Workshops, Talks
Fairtrunk Offline is our offline event with the intention of increasing awareness of Sustainable Fashion, creating experiences and building a mindful community! What to expect @Fairtrunk Offline | 6th Oct’18 Continue Reading