On average, it can take between one hour and 24 hours to extract natural pigment from an indigo plant. Photos: Siti Shaqira Ramli
Tie and dye fabric maker Siti Shaqira Ramli, 31, isn’t worried about water pollution when she discards litres of coloured dyes down the drain.
She uses natural dyes with pigments that are not harmful to the environment. She can even use the the residue water to fertilise her plants.
“Natural dyes are the best because they are from all things natural. Alum, soda ash and hydrated lime – ingredients used to make natural dyes – are food-grade ingredients and a safer alternative. Little steps (like using natural dyes) can make a big difference.
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3 Up-and-Coming Designers Who Could Shape the Future of Sustainability
In their work with seaweed shoes, creepy knits and Ugandan bark cloth, these designers are ones to watch.
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Jan 20, 2021
In their work with seaweed shoes, creepy knits and Ugandan bark cloth, these designers are ones to watch.
As the sustainability movement continues to gain momentum, one thing s become abundantly clear: There are hundreds of different ways to join the charge. Rather than looking at the mandate to design responsibly as a limitation, the next generation of fashion designers are using those constraints to fuel even greater creativity.
Felipe Fiallo, Olivia Rubens and Cameron Williams are three emerging talents that prove sustainability can serve as the perfect fodder for innovation. I first came across their work as a press juror for the International Talent Support design competition; while each of the three took home awards, what stuck with me more than anything were their unique appro