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Stinging Nettle Upholstery Fabric

Delia Montgomery — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:44:17 +0000

The BCE Environmental Leadership Awards recently praised Camira Fabrics as a major innovating business for a low-carbon economy. Their Sting Plus fabrics were featured. Four years research for development was funded by UK’s government with academic and scientific input.

The BCE intention is to honor businesses that meet current commercial demands without compromising the environment for future generations. It is UK’s most prestigious environmental award to be had.

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ecoSkin: High fashion as comfy as your pj’s

Terri Bly — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:43:20 +0000

When I first heard about the new trend in clothing made from bamboo, I thought, Wow, bamboo, that sounds comfortable. I pictured pandas chomping on stiff little hollow branches and could not visualize how one could transform that into something I would want to wear (the bamboo, not the panda).

Sandy Skinner, creator of ecoSkin, did not have that problem.

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Expanding the Fashion EcoSphere: the eco-fashion compass points North for Vancouver Fashion Week

Gennefer Snowfield — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:36:59 +0000

While eco-fashion is becoming more mainstream with an increasing number of environmentally conscious designers serving up sustainable styles and earth-friendly frocks, the runways are typically reserved for regaling the glitz and glam of overly indulgent attire.

But this week, Vancouver turns the spotlight on sustainability with its first ever eco-focused fashion night, Friday, November 7th, 2008.

Vancouver Fashion Week, a hotbed of haute couture and leading west coast designers, is one of the premier purveyors of popular pageantry, unveiling some of the world’s most sought after styles and trends. This year, VFW is showing its support for the environment with a dedicated evening for designers to promote their leading edge sustainable artistry and eco-conscious craftmanship. From eco luxury, showcasing the art of organic handmade silk, to the unique beauty of recycled fabrics like cashmere and wool, an impressive range of techniques and designs will be featured.

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Sneak Peak: Stewart+Brown Fall Collection And Interview With Howard Brown

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:10:46 +0000

Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, partners in life and work, call themselves “Organic Pioneers” because when they began in 2002 there wasn’t much demand for things like sustainable fabrics and eco-conscious style. They decided to break out of the typical textile mold, had a vision for something greater and have undoubtedly been trailblazers in the industry.

I was given an exclusive sneak peak of their Fall Collection which hits stores within the next couple weeks. You can expect the same quality craftsmanship and romantic looks that are quintessential Stewart+Brown.

Last week I had the opportunity to interview Howard Brown. Check out the interview below…

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