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Sustainable surplus fabrics: exploring waterproof fabrics
#circularity #deadstock-fabric #sustainability #waterproof #wr-fabrics

Let’s explore in this article, the specificities of waterproof fabrics and how to choose them.

While synthetic materials are generally overlooked by designers, technical materials are enjoying great success, often chosen for their textures and properties to create outdoor apparel and protective clothing.

Brands like K-Way, Quechua, and The North Face have popularized waterproof fabrics, integrating them into their collections to offer both functionality and style. By delving into the unique properties of waterproof fabrics, we can better understand their strengths and how to select the right type of waterproof fabric for specific needs.

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Deadstock fabrics for upholstery: the step-by-step guide to (re)upholstering
#circular-economy #deadstock-fabric #sustainable-fabrics

In the world of interior design and upholstery, the significance of fabric selection cannot be overstated. Each fabric possesses its own unique characteristics, influencing not only the design but also the durability and sustainability of the final product. However, from all the options available, there exists a hidden gem often overlooked: upholstery deadstock fabrics.

In this article, we delve into the realm of upholstery deadstock fabrics, exploring their environmental implications and distinctive qualities, uncovering the compelling reasons why utilizing specific fabrics, rather than any generic alternative, is essential.

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The fabric chronicles: a journey through all types of fabrics and their uses
#circularity #deadstock-fabric #sustainable-fabrics

Embark with us on this journey as we explore the various fabric types, unveiling their unique qualities and the ways in which they can breathe life into your creations. Throughout this fabric guide, we will offer insights details of each fabric —uncovering not only their textures but also delving into their sustainable origins, uses and much more.  

This article serves as your compass in an exploration of both natural and synthetic fibers, unravelling their pivotal role in shaping clothing, footwear, accessories, bed linens, and even upholstery. 

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How to design a collection using deadstock fabrics and leathers?
#deadstock-fabric #leather
Designing clothing and footwear for a fashion collection using clearance fabrics and leathers is challenging. By using a pre-existing material, brands have to reinvent fashion design, find new sources of inspiration and come up with new ways to design and produce, to different extent. Nona Source offers a wide range of unsold materials, from lace to lamb leather and satin, thus contributing to repurposing LVMH Maisons’  high end fabrics and leathers.
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