Wow... I stumbled onto an amazing resource a few days ago:
Textile Library. I originally read about it on
Eco Fashion World, then followed the link. The Textile Library is a source for information on all eco conscious fabrics. The amount of information there is staggering. They cover different types of sustainable fibers and techniques, and list the available certifications. My favorite part of the website was the "Questions to Ask Textile Suppliers." They consider not just environmental impact, but social as well. For example:
Is your product being responsibly and ethically produced (i.e. how much are workers paid, do they benefit from incentives such as a pay-by-piece program, are child labor laws being respected)?
This website is a great primer for anyone working in the fashion or textile business.
screen shot from the sustainable fabrics section
beginning of the certification chart
After perusing through, I decided to check out what exactly Earth Pledge was, and was blown away again. From their
website:
Earth Pledge partners with businesses, communities and government to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices. They have a consulting business, but the website is so much more than that. They have sections for fashion (which is where the Textile Library is) as well as climate change, waste, green roofs and agriculture. And to top it off, the website is beautifully designed. I recommend you take a look.
This is an amazing resource, do you know how well it is utilized by the business community?
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