The idea of transforming the way we produce our garments into a more sustainable one has been on the agenda in our workshop for some time.
Working with respectful fabrics and materials is one of the goals we pursue at Quémono! and towards which we took our first steps with the launch of our collection of naturally hand-dyed sashes Do you remember them?
Well, since we want to go a little further, when The Sustainable Angle announced a new edition of its Future Fabrics Expo, we didn't hesitate to attend. If there was going to be a fair where sustainable fabrics and materials were going to be the centerpiece, we couldn't miss it!
So, we packed our bags and headed to London to soak up everything the world's largest showcase for textile sustainability had to offer.
How fashion affects the environment
May to boat soon The fashion industry might not be one of the first industries that spring to mind when we think of polluting industries. But, unfortunately, our sector is fourth on the list of the most polluting industries in the world.
For this reason, we believe it's so important to attend events like the Future Fabrics Expo. Not only to learn about sustainable alternatives to conventional fabrics, but also to become aware of the damage the industry is causing to the planet so we can prevent it as much as possible.
To raise awareness about how the fashion industry affects the environment, here are a few facts:
- The sector is responsible for 20% of the water waste produced
world level - 8% of the gases that cause the greenhouse effect are generated by the
production of clothing and footwear.
- The sector is responsible for 20% of the water waste produced
Knowing just these two points, it would be difficult not to be interested in a more sustainable fashion model. But it's equally difficult to adapt to the demands of the sustainable fabrics and materials market.
The cost of these materials is still quite high and is only profitable for large production volumes. For this reason, at Quémono! we decided to move forward on our path toward sustainability slowly but surely.
Natural fabrics and sustainable fabrics
One of the actions we've implemented to achieve our goal of being 100% sustainable has been learning to differentiate between different types of fabrics.
For example, natural fabrics and sustainable fabrics are not the same, even though they may seem that way. Natural fabrics are those made with raw materials from nature but may be treated with different chemicals and processes that are not as environmentally friendly as their source.
However, sustainable fabrics may come from the same sources as natural fabrics, but they are not treated with chemicals either during garment production or even during the cultivation of the plants or fruits that produce them.
Little by little, by learning about sustainability and understanding the processes that are more respectful of our environment, we can all achieve a much healthier and more beautiful relationship between fashion and the environment than they are now.
Organic cotton children's clothing
As we mentioned a few lines ago, at Quémono! we want to take certain actions that will lead us to achieve sustainability in our clothing. For this reason, we are preparing a new collection of sustainable children's clothing that we will launch very soon.
In our first sustainable collection, organic cotton will be the star. A fabric made from 100% natural fibers treated without any chemicals during cultivation or manufacturing.
We believe that wearing clothes made with this quality fabric is important for everyone, but especially for children. Their skin is very sensitive, and choosing this type of organic cotton clothing for children helps prevent them from being exposed to various substances that can cause allergies or other conditions.
We invite you to take a look at our children's collection where you'll soon find girls' cotton dresses, boys' cotton shorts... and everything your little ones need!
