May 2012
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Synopsis conclusion
Lasting Longevity was inspired by my travels to Vietnam. While there I was inspired by all the beautiful colours and textures, and their ways of life. I want to celebrate Vietnam and create awareness of their culture, through the use of their natural resources, bamboo and silk, and their colours and patterns.
‘Longevity’ means duration of life, if you have longevity, you have a longer than average...
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What is unique about my collection
I have found it quite a challenge moving on from assignment one, and it took a while to get my head around what I am trying to do or say.
Doing the translation of concept exercise really helped to put everything in to context and clarify what I want to achieve. I still feel like there is so much you can do and it’s hard getting your head around all the different ideas.
I want Lasting...
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O2wear australian bamboo basics
BAMBOO CLOTHING
O2wear Australia specialises in bamboo fibre base layers for women. If you’re after seriously soft fabric that feels great against your skin, bamboo clothing is the perfect choice. In recent years, bamboo fabric has become increasingly common, with applications ranging from hygiene and medical products to home furnishings, however bamboo clothes are by far the most popular use....
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fabrics
www.ecofabrics.com.au
just looking into bamboo fabrics online as I can’t source any directly
68% bamboo, 27% organic cotton, 5% spandex
flat jersey on one side and fleece on the other
the website source4style has been really helpful, I find it a good website in general and the fact that it has all the information about the fabrics and where they come from etc is really cool, and...
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Yes Viv
http://www.ssense.com/women/product/vivienne_westwood_anglomania/bamboo_trousers/25276
finding these 100%, YES 100% BAMBOO TROUSERS (NOT STRETCHY YOGA PANTS) by Vivienne Westwood just made my life. They are pretty cool too, and bamboo! thank god. This what I would imagine my trouser fabric looking like if i could have it in bamboo… if only I could have this fabric.
p.s full...
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biodegradable
keeping things biodegradable, obviously natural bamboo fibre is, silk also is as it comes from a natural source (silk worm).
100% cotton thread is biodegradable, just looking into bamboo thread at the moment.. unsure what it’s strengths etc are.
silk thread?
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I might have to start looking at bamboo mixed with cotton if I want a woven fabric, I found this website called www.ecofabrics.com.au and they have some woven fabrics but are mostly mixed with cotton - http://www.ecofabrics.com.au/contents/en-us/p37.htmlwww.ecofabrics.com.au and they have some woven fabrics but are mostly mixed with cotton - http://www.ecofabrics.com.au/contents/en-us/p37.html
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untouched world - new zealand label →
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Packaging - Bags
I have been thinking about how I would wish to have my collection packaged, whether it is bamboo paper/box/bags.
I then also thought that bamboo bags could be an accessory, whether it was like a handbag or more of a sustainable tote - shopping bag.
I like the idea that if you receive something sustainable, the package it comes in is also biodegradable/recyclable, or that it is something nice...
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bamboo knits...
but late for this, but I’ve been struggling with the idea o using bamboo as a fabric, which is mostly knit/jersey when I am also trying to use sculptural/tailored elements..
Quite cool though, knitting with bamboo yarn, to create something that looks quite sculptural
note though - bamboo has anti-bacterial properties, perfect for my garments, I am looking at leggings and under garments at...
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Bamboo fabric again
some info how how the fibre is made, also more on socks.. http://www.bambootextiles.com.au/bamboo-information/how-is-bamboo-textile-fibre-made/
http://www.bamboofabricstore.com/ - this website has different bamboo fabrics, some woven ones such as poplin 100% bamboo which says it can be used in clothing, but it’s just hard to know… I feel a bit out of my depth.
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BAMBOO - fabric
Bamboo is an enduring natural resource, and a critical element of the economy, an ancient medicine and integrally involved in culture and the arts.
Bamboo is 100% biodegradable as it is naturally grown, without assistance from man, thriving naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers. 100% sustainable, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world.
It is these reasons that...
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taking 20 steps back
ok so after the blog critique I realised I need to calm down. went back through old book and read synopsis etc to clarify what I am wanting to achieve which helped a lot.
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sweat stuff
As a part of keeping sustainable aspect I have been looking at durability of clothing (green shield)
Thinking of places in the body that produce the most bacteria/ are closest to the skin, so the armpits etc, in terms of smell etc, they are the places that create the need to excess wash clothing.
I am thinking of creating some sort of insert or detachable part to my garments in the under arm...
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Digital printing →
A really good website explaining the process of digital printing, what it entails etc
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durability
i have kind of switched sustainable paths at the moment and have been looking into durability of garments/fabric instead of so much the materials being used.
obviously, clothes that are closest to your body, especially in areas such as the armpits and crotch, get dirtier faster and need more washing, which has a larger effect on the environment and also wears out the garment faster.
looking into...
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Bamboo Clothing
http://www.bamboobody.com.au/Men-c21/
http://www.nznature.co.nz/category/outerwear
- NZ website, using a lot of natural/organic fibres
bamboo fabric websites
http://www.naturesfabrics.com/bamboo-fabric.html
- they have some interesting bamboo fleeces and things, often mixed with cotton. Absorbs dyes well but seem to be quite casual/sports wear for hoodies etc
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Green Shield fabric finish
As a part of sustainability I have been looking into fabric durability or fabric that stays cleaner for longer. This is to reduce the amount of washing needed (waste of water) and expand the life time of the garment.
‘Mimicking the water-repellent, self-cleaning function of a leaf’s surface, the GreenShield finish prevents liquids and stains from adhering to the fabric, causing them to bead...
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