Fashion Upended

Fashion Upended

Kratom, which is scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical evergreen tree from Southeast Asia, traditionally known for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. Recently, there has been a surge in interest regarding its potential in the textile industry, particularly in sustainable fabric production.
As the world becomes more eco-conscious, the search for renewable resources that can be converted into sustainable materials has intensified, and Kratom has entered the spotlight.
How Kratom Makes for a Sustainable Solution
Sustainable fabric production aims to …

You will learn from this guide how to take better care of your clothes by doing laundry more sustainably.
First, you wash your clothes only if needed. Aside from saving more energy, you can also save more water from using your washing machine many times. This is crucial because it is estimated that around 13,500 gallons of water are used every year in an average household in the laundry.
Doing so will also help lower the temperature of your washing machine so that fewer carbon emissions are produced. When you lower at least ten degrees Celsius from the temperature you use, you can save around 60% of your power consumption….

The main difference between upcycled and recycled clothes is that the former uses existing fabrics to make new clothes. Meanwhile, the latter uses materials that need to be broken down before new clothes are made. Continue reading to know some upcycled and recycled brands.
1. Beyond Retro
Beyond Retro, a vintage brand has many pieces that are not sold. They found a way to make use of these unsold pieces by upcycling fabrics. Then, the elements that do not make the shop are sorted into big fabric piles.
The company designs these fabrics again depending on the fashion trend and upcycles them for the …