Sustainability
I knew from the get-go with this company that I wanted to be as friendly to our earth as possible making sure that every decision I made would be a good one for my children and all the future generations to come.
Linen
Linen is a naturally highly sustainable fibre. It is also one of the most biodegradable fabrics available.
Every part of the Flax plant is used whilst producing linen making Linen one of the world’s most natural and ethical fibres to produce.
Organic Cotton
All cotton that I choose to use to print on is certified Organic.
Meaning it is grown organically from non-genetically modified plants, and without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals.
Block Printing
I trained and worked within the textile industry whilst living in the UK. I trained using highly chemical dyes. After watching them wash away down the sink I knew I couldn’t use these within my own business. I tried several different water-based inks until finally by chance I stumbled upon the company I use today.
Our inks do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals. They also do not contain lead or any heavy metals. They do not contain any toxic chemicals at all. The inks we use are also the only Australian inks to get SOIL ASSOCIATION APPROVAL. Spending our days on the farm surrounded by our beautiful animals I knew I needed to also find inks that were animal friendly. Our inks are VEGAN all ingredients are not sourced from animals or tested on animals. All the inks are also certified GMO Free. When choosing my fabric to print on I took my time and did lots of research and testing to make the right decisions.
I tend to use Linen for all my homewares with exceptions on some of my napkins. If you prefer to use my organic cotton, please get in touch.
Block Printing
The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. We are consuming resources at an alarming rate and recycling methods can help us and the world we live in. People will always need clothes, but I knew if I was to produce my range, I would have to take a mindful and slow approach. I decided to keep my range small scale production making sure when I design each piece that they will get you through all seasons and will be treasured and passed on for generations to enjoy. My entire range must make as little an impact on this earth as possible.
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After years of research and visiting several companies, I found a female run fabric supplier in India. Everything they said they were doing sounded amazing, so I went and visited them in mid 2019. They completely lived up to my expectations and after several back-and-forth discussions I ordered my first batch of Recycled Cotton Fabric. I made up some samples they were a success, and the rest is history.
Handwoven Recycled Cotton Fabric
Cutting waste from industries is discarded, the waste is shredded mechanically into fibersand. Then it is spun into yarns, placed onto the handloom where they are beautifully woven into the fabric that I use.
The ancient tradition of handlooms means that they do not require electricity only manpower. Machine looms can require up to 126kwh which in turn equals up to 93 KG of CO2 emissions.
For every 100 metres of recycled handloomed fabric means:
92kg
CO2 Prevented
30kg
Waste put to use and not ending up in landfill
126,000
Litres of water saved
18 days
of above fair average paid work
0
Chemicals used
Our recycled Handloomed cotton
All of our beautiful pieces are cut and sewn on the Mornington Peninsula Australia. Whilst this increases the cost of operation, it allows us to have a personal control over production and to make sure the local girls who work for us are paid accordingly and are working in a safe and happy environment filled with non-stop supply of biscuits, chocolate, tea, chats and laughter.