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Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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Nowadays we take our cotton clothes for granted. Mostly without any awareness of where and how cotton is produced or what the history behind the fabric is. And while some innovative, sustainable fibres like Lyocell were developed only a few... Read storyProduct · April 4, 2022
The history of cotton. A tale of trade, politics and industry
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Cotton is the most common (non-edible) crop in the world. About half of all textiles are made from cotton! Therefore, cotton fibres are one of the most important raw materials for textiles of all kinds. But is cotton still sustainable... Read storySustainability · March 7, 2022
How cotton is becoming more sustainable
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SANVT was founded in 2018 with headquarters in Munich and has been anchored in the Bavarian capital ever since. This city is probably best known for Oktoberfest, which before pandemic times was visited by around six million national and international... Read storySustainability · February 23, 2022
Do good with donations
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The history of synthetic fibers began in 1664 when the English scientist Robert Hooke decided to produce artificial threads for textile production. However, it took until 1884 before the first usable fibers were produced. Thus, the industry of man-made fibers... Read storySustainability · February 20, 2022
The power of earth – Advantages of natural fibers
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Many of the fabrics we wear are derived from the earth. Cotton is one example and grown from cotton plants in fields. The plants’ fluffy white fruits are harvested and then spun into the threads that form the fabric that... Read storySustainability · January 20, 2022
The benefits of organic cotton
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From pineapple leather to crystals made out of sweat: we thought we’d seen it all, when it comes to sustainable fashion innovation. But virtual reality clothing? Now that’s meta! The “metaverse” goes far beyond our current definition and understanding of fashion.... Read storySustainability · December 21, 2021
Metaverse: is digital clothing the future of sustainable fashion?
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It seems like every week, a new sustainable fabric is announced by the fashion industry in an attempt to make the space more environmentally friendly and socially responsible. What's driving such fast-paced innovation? Growing climate change awareness, and dedicated efforts... Read storyInspiration · December 20, 2021
New sustainable fabrics to look out for in 2022
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In the last few years, the fashion industry has taken swift steps towards sustainability. A global pandemic, rampant wildfires, scandals of fast fashion companies and the rising awareness of the climate crisis have gradually left their (indelible) mark on us.... Read storyInspiration · December 16, 2021
Sustainable fashion trends to look out for in 2022
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Ho Ho Holy shit! Christmas is just around the corner and you still haven’t figured out gifts. We all are familiar with the stress and madness of the annual Christmas gift shopping. If you’re a conscious and environmentally friendly consumer,... Read storyInspiration · December 2, 2021
Sustainable Christmas Gifts: Ideas for a Green Xmas