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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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Most men (or at least soccer fans) associate the word piqué with FC Barcelona’s central defender Gerard Piqué rather than a cotton fabric with a waffle structure. Yet piqué is a versatile and high-quality material used in the textile industry,... Read storyProduct · April 15, 2021
What is piqué (knit) fabric?
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Spring is here - the temperatures are getting milder, the days are growing longer and the mood is livening up. After the long winter, we're looking forward to spending more time outside again but that also means we have to... Read storyInspiration · April 15, 2021
How to wear Sweatpants: Four outfit ideas for women
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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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After spending most of the last few months indoors – not only because of the cold winter days but also because of the lockdowns – spring couldn’t arrive sooner. And since you’ve probably been in your track pants and PJs for... Read storyInspiration · March 15, 2021
Style Guide for Men: What to wear in Spring?
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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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Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld once said, “Anyone who wears jogging pants has lost control of their life.” But what would Karl have said about sweatpants? And what’s the difference anyway? We at SANVT explain and clarify. Joggers never had the... Read storyInspiration · February 23, 2021
Sweatpants vs. Joggers: What’s the difference?
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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?