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TIL how pineapple leaf fiber is being used for sustainable jackets and bags
I was reading up on circular economy stuff and found out about this fabric made from pineapple farming leftovers. I mean, it's a vegan alternative that cuts down on agricultural waste, which seems pretty smart for design. Has anyone tried working with this or other upcycled natural materials in their collections?
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robinson.rowan7mo ago
Does this mean we'll all be wearing fruit salad by next season? Seriously though, it's clever, but I can't help wondering if it'll just become another overhyped eco-trend. Have you actually felt the material, or is it still mostly conceptual for designers?
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alexh887mo ago
Remember when cork fabric was touted as the next big sustainable material? I had a bag made from it that looked great until it spent a day in a damp trunk and developed permanent creases. It makes you question how these innovative textiles perform outside a controlled environment, right?
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