The Fabric Source: Handcrafted Materials

An alternative to mass and industry produced materials are handcrafted fabrics. With handmade fabrics, it is possible to realise specific and more labour-intense customer demands, then would be feasible in mass production. Because there is no need for creating necessarily big volumes in short time spans, it is possible for manufacturers to focus on quality and artisanship. Tradition is a big part of the production and sometimes only stays alive through these companies.

Ei’tree’s Wild Sheep Wool is based on local craftsmanship of hand-spinning and hand-weaving. The fabrics are dyed either with herbal, flower, vegetable infusions or GOTS certified dyes. 

Avani’s merino wool is dyed with natural and GOTS certified dyes. The fabrics is also certified Craftmark, which is a certification established in 2006 for genuine Indian handcrafted products, this certification also serve to increase consumer awareness of distinct handicraft traditions. Wool is a very durable material, and products made in wool can last you a lifetime. Furthermore, wool hardly needs washing - laundering of garments is one of the most energy intensive parts of the garment lifecycle. In this perspective wool is a sustainable choice.

Wild silk is produced without killing the silkworms. The farmers and artisans are earning a living by raising silkworms and reeling the silk. This way of producing silk supports the livelihood of farmers and artisans