Journal
Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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There is hardly a wardrobe in which the ubiquitous Tee can’t be found. Giorgio Armani once called it “the alpha and omega of fashion alphabet”. Its impact is immense. Originally worn as underwear, it gained fame and honour in the 70s... Read storyInspiration · September 25, 2019
How should a T-Shirt fit?
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The fast-moving world of fashion and trends not only offers endless possibilities, but also poses questions. And the T-Shirt is often the easy solution to: “What should I wear today?” Whether it’s a round neck or V-neck, up-styled or down-styled, the classic T-Shirt... Read storyInspiration · September 12, 2019
Style guide for men: 6 ways to wear a T-Shirt
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SANVT has been mentioned in a recent article in FAZ – “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” – one of Germany’s leading daily newspapers. The article investigates the real cost of (supposedly) sustainable fashion. No need to mention that we are excited to... Read storySustainability · September 9, 2019
Slow fashion: How green is a T-Shirt from the discounter?
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Have you noticed yet? When strolling along shopping streets or shopping malls, there is hardly ever a time when the “discreet” SALE signs aren’t in shop windows and on posters. The latest shirts, the best shoes or even the “New... Read storySustainability · August 26, 2019
Fake bargains: The real reasons why fashion brands are always on sale.
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THE CLIMATE-CHANGE CHALLENGE Global warming, as a consequence of man-made climate change, is the most important issue our planet is facing. Humans have been impacting the earth’s climate by burning fossil fuels, cutting down rainforests or farming livestock. These activities... Read storyProduct · July 3, 2019
The Perfect T-Shirt: Sustainable and climate-neutral.
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We outline some simple guidelines about how a 100% cotton T-Shirt should be correctly cleaned and cared for. By keeping the following 9 rules in mind you can significantly slow down the natural ageing of your T-Shirts and ultimately prolong... Read storySustainability · June 27, 2019
How to care for a cotton T-Shirt so it lasts longer
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Cotton: this ancient crop has been used for many centuries as a basis for the production of textiles. There are about 50 species of cotton that find their home in the tropics and subtropics. But when it comes to clothing... Read storyProduct · June 16, 2019
What’s the best quality cotton for T-Shirts?
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You get what you pay for When it comes to fast fashion, this old phrase still tells a story. You pay low prices, you get low quality. Fast fashion prices are cheap because the fabric and constructions are cheap. Fashion... Read storySustainability · May 24, 2019
Looking for high-end quality? Is buying luxury labels the answer?
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It is impossible to imagine a complete wardrobe without it. It’s the clothing of our childhood, of our weekends, of early mornings lounging around the house to nights out with friends. It’s our second skin. It’s the T-Shirt. SANVT was... Read storyProduct · May 1, 2019
A style icon with history: The White T-Shirt.