Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics - Where To Start?

80% of a product’s environmental footprint is decided at the design stage.  This quick guide provides topline information on key sustainability issues with co...

Fabric Switch: Labels & Components

A guide for professionals looking to discover more sustainable labels and components, from recycled and organic labels to low impact metal rivets, buttons and elastics. Sponsored b...

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Cotton

A guide for professionals looking to source cotton with a lower environmental and social impact....

Fabric Switch: The Leather Guide

This practical guide gives you an overview of the issues surrounding leather and points you in the direction of more sustainable alternatives. ...

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Silk

A guide for professionals looking to source more sustainable silk and alternative vegan fibres. ...

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Stretch

Our UPDATED guide for professionals looking to incorporate sustainable stretch fabric alternatives in their swimwear, activewear, lingerie, and more. Image: Rubymoon...

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Viscose

Viscose has been a favourite fibre for brands and designers for decades. However, its negative environmental impact has led to new, more sustainable innovations in the way it's pro...

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Denim Suppliers

Updated guide to where to source more sustainable denim, from organic to recycled and handwoven as well as sustainably dyed and finished....

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Polyester & Synthetics

Our guide on where to source alternatives to conventional polyester and synthetic fabrics including both recycled and bio-based materials....

Fabric Switch: Sourcing Sustainable Wool

Your guide to sustainable alternatives to wool - including which certifications to look out for, recycled wool, and vegan wool alternatives. Cover: Manteco Recycled Wool...

Fabric Switch: All In The Details - Interlining, Thread & More

An often overlooked impact of production comes from the almost-invisible details like thread and interlining. Browse through this guide for direction on how to source these element...