Blog — Sustainable Fashion
How to make your closet more sustainable?
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“An environmental and social emergency”- this is what the United Nations call the waste problem in the fashion industry. It’s time to stop and change the course of things, and we can start right in our closet!
Why is deadstock sustainable?
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You might have thought about using deadstock in your next project (or you might have already used it). One reason why using deadstock is a great option is because it is sustainable, and whilst we might be biased, we do think that using this leftover fabric is one of the most sustainable options there is out there. So just why is using deadstock such a great choice for our planet? To help, we put together a few points for you.
Handmade: the new trend
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The fashion world is slowing down. We’ve been witnessing the growth of sustainable and local businesses that offer natural and organic handmade pieces, a tendency that counters the fast fashion movement.
For artisans, their work is almost like their refuge and they practice making every item with love, leaving a piece of themselves on it. For those who aim to be just hobbyists in this world, we have a few tips on how you can start!
A little bit about us and how AmoThreads started
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We are living turbulent times. People are isolating themselves more than ever, and we know we have to be apart now, so we can hug our loved ones later. With all of this, we thought you might wonder who’s behind your screen at AmoThreads and it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves!
How to resist throwing away what we don’t need?
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Whilst we know that there is a huge amount of waste on our planet, just what is causing it and how can we as humans resist throwing away these items and adding to the problem?
To start with, lets look at what some of the biggest causes to the waste issue actually are.