It's no secret that certain textile dyeing techniques are polluting water sources, using copious amounts of water and harming garment workers health. As sustainable and ethical industry practices progress it's important that you aren't letting anything slip through the cracks and something as simple as textile dyes are being revamped to make a positive impact. Here's how sustainable textile dyes are changing, and why it's important:

Building your sustainable brand with no resources is though, but ethical factories are ready to help and support your brand's journey. Ethical factories are transparent because they want you to know what they're doing in the industry to create a better planet for all of us. When looking for a factory to work with, always ask what they're doing to make an impact and how that benefits your brand during production. 

Online shopping has become the new norm, increasing sales by 32.4% over the last year. Because of this, more shipping material is being used and it's important for brands across all industries, to implement sustainable shipping materials. ​ If your brand is already established, it can be difficult to make the full switch to becoming fully sustainable in one jump. There are many changes that can be made to your brand easily, to get you on the right track on your journey towards sustainability. Something we find very beneficial to brands, is switching to sustainable packaging, and we've got some tips on how to choose the best one that fits your brand. 

There is so much innovation happening in sustainable textiles and it is very inspiring. However it isn't picking up at a mainstream level and you may be wondering, why aren't brands using more sustainable materials? Or you maybe you have experienced why firsthand. Here's the roadblocks we see from fashion brands using sustainable materials more regularly.

It's that time of year again, and summer trade shows are soon to be in full swing! Trade shows are here to support you in your sourcing needs and help you navigate the upcoming seasons trends to build your brand. They are a fantastic way of finding place to source factory and material options. Here's what you can expect this summer:

Sourcing fabric is a huge hurdle and if you are trying to source sustainable fabric, it's even harder. We often recommend inquiring with your garment factory to source fabric because they often can be a huge asset to making this process quick and easy, here's why.

Single use plastics are damaging our planet in a big way.  Some brands are finding ways to combat this by using more sustainable fabrics. Recycled Polyester which you may also know as rPet, eConyl, and Repreve is a way to give plastics a second use. The fabric like normal polyester is very diverse and can look and feel many different ways.  Brands like Patagonia and Reformation have been using recycled polyester for years.  But is it a good sustainable option? Let's see how it's made and why you could consider using it.

Sustainable sourcing has exploded in popularity over the last ten years. We have a living planet that needs to be protected and sustainable sourcing is how brands can play their part. When it comes to sustainable sourcing for fashion brands there are a lot of options to consider beyond just having sustainable fabric. Here's a few, to get your wheels spinning.

When sourcing for sustainable fabrics you cannot forget the label. The difficult part of this is how did you source sustainable labels for your pieces. This is a daunting task, that is why THR3EFOLD is here to help.