Eco-Fasion

by Alexandre Meneghini: Models sport outfits made from soybeans, bamboo, and silk at an eco-fashion show in Mexico City.

Growing up in a province where the rice fields and farm lands are close to our home, I have a distinct appreciation for nature and its simplicity. For one week since I moved from Tarlac to Manila, I have been scrubbing away dust and dirt from cupboards and cabinets. It seemed like the cleaning was endless. My obsessive compulsive tendency towards cleanliness seem have made a comeback. Why is there so much black dirt and dust here. Its the evident pollution i guess. From this thought I have decided lead, as much as I can, a more organic lifestyle. Thus, my blog for the week is about environment friendly products and movements-specifically in the clothing sector.

Eco-Fashion promotes the production of environmentally safe clothing products from organic materials that are ethically produced. A popular Eco-Fashion innovation today is the Zero Waste concept. According to Laurel House in planetgreen.com, Zero Waste is a concept that crosses many industry lines-- from food to fashion. When it comes to your clothes, it is a way of constructing garments without wasting fabric. The fact is that an average of 15% of all fabrics used in the production of clothes is tossed away. From pattern-cutting to unused edging, the clothing industry is responsible for a lot of waste. The concept challenges designers to think about fabric as a coveted commodity and use it sparingly. In other words, the patterns are more carefully crafted to minimize excess fabric being snipped off. The fabric that does end up on the cutting room floor is fashioned into usable embellishments and details instead of landing in a dumpster. FAME Foundation Philippines is an example of an organization that promotes Eco-Fashion.


Also, visit www.ecofashionworld.com for more news about Eco-Fashion brand/stores and associated global organizations.