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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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There’s a growing awareness of the nefarious impact of the fashion industry on Earth. It's the second largest polluter (behind the oil industry), and responsible for disastrous effects on people, animals, nature and climate change. So it's no surprise that... Read storySustainability · May 31, 2021
Greenwashing in fashion: what it is and how to spot it
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The fashion industry is one of the fastest moving industries in the world. And yet clothing is still produced and tailored by hand. With large production volumes, this leads to the maligned ‘fast fashion’ industry we all know – in... Read storySustainability · May 3, 2021
The future of sustainable fashion: transformative new technologies
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If 2020 and the sudden global shutdown have taught us one thing about fashion, it’s that we can no longer consume clothes at the quantity and pace we did before. After all, fashion should no longer be chosen based on... Read storyInspiration · April 2, 2021
Spring looks for women: Sustainable Style Guide
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The days of polyester, leather, silk, PVC vinyl and other environmentally harmful materials in fashion may soon be a thing of the past. As probably one of the most exciting and fastest growing developments in the fashion industry, bio-based materials... Read storySustainability · March 25, 2021
The future of sustainable fashion: developments in bio-based materials & biofabrics
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Sustainability in fashion has evolved from a niche to a genuine revolution in the past few years. The demand for ecological, fair and sustainable fashion products is on the rise, fueled by a growing awareness about the environment, climate change... Read storySustainability · March 1, 2021
Sustainable fashion: What makes a fashion brand sustainable?
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If you care about sustainable fashion, you've probably heard about the GOTS label. It might be even the determining factor driving your conscious shopping choices. And rightly so, since GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a globally renowned certification, used... Read storySustainability · February 5, 2021
Sustainable Fashion: What Does The GOTS Label Mean?
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In the race to provide improved fashion items that provide better sustainability and comfort, many fashion brands are moving beyond traditional textiles. Innovative new fabrics can provide a wide variety of benefits to the buyer and a few to the... Read storyProduct · February 4, 2021
What is Tencel™ Modal Fabric?
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November 27th is Black Friday But SANVT says “NO” to fake discounts We want to change the way fashion is consumed Unlike most fashion brands, we are committed to offering the very best quality at the very best price. We’ve cut... Read storySustainability · November 24, 2020
SANVT boycotts: Abundance & Black Friday
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Charity through consumption? Welcome to the capitalism of the 21st century. From an American and increasingly international perspective, this year’s Xmas shopping season begins on November 27. And there is only one month left to shower yourself or (the fictitious)... Read storySustainability · November 9, 2020
Black Friday vs. Green Friday Sustainability vs. Consumption