Tag: Naturally Sourced
Would you like it rough or smooth? Rough knitwear and the over-polished aesthetic
Coarse wool is back: B.B. Wallace is the outcome of a decade-long friendship between Meryll Rogge, creative director at Marni, and knitwear specialist Sarah Allsopp
The Grande Provence, Franschhoek: a micro-European atmosphere in the Cape
Rolling panoramas frame the valley and accentuate the drama of the surrounding Rocky Mountains – the South African wine country is an hour's drive from Cape Town
Canapa N318 Eau de Parfum: a collaboration between Lampoon and LabSolue
Ambra Martone presents Canapa N318 Eau de Parfum, a fragrance that brings hemp back to the center of contemporary olfactory creation
Hempcrete: the building material that sequesters CO₂
How hemp could become a game changer in the construction industry: a smaller footprint than traditional concrete and the ability to sequester CO₂ for up to one hundred years
Lampoon /Transition – International wool sourcing: transparency is required now more than ever
A rough touch could be more precious than the finest merino but a short and local supply chain is needed to grant that the sheep are sheared with no suffering
Mycelium is emerging as a viable material for packaging and textile design
The a sustainable textile research: the option that comes from mushrooms. «We want to prevent as many of our resources going to landfill»
Hemp for the future: here’s why one plant can change everything
From ancient civilizations to climate-resilient futures, hemp is the sustainable, regenerative crop that touches every aspect of our lives – from agriculture to architecture, wellness to wearable tech
Mold: from spores to plastic, the intelligence of decay
Plastic – our most unnatural artifact – is no longer immune to the appetite of life: experimental microbial consortia are being developed that combine bacteria and fungi to attack complex...
Hemp at Première Vision. The historic fiber back in the spotlight
As hemp gains popularity for its low environmental impact and technical qualities, Première Vision is promoting hemp-derived fibers for textiles, highlighting the advantages and supporting the supply chains
Satinine’s rebirth: a Milanese fragrance legend returns to claim its future
A conversation with Andrea Galletti on reviving Satinine: from chromatographic decoding of 1930s formulas to rebuilding Art déco design codes and a fully Italian supply chain for true in-house perfumery
Hemp and Phytodepuration: a topic for discussion
Phytoremediation uses plants to absorb contaminants, including heavy metals – a study from Poznań University shows that hemp can reclaim degraded mining soil by increasing the amount of humus
The world’s first regenerative cotton grown under agroforestry
A globally relevant case study: supported by the Armani Group, a pioneering protocol for regenerative cotton grown through agroforestry is moving forward – while the first 1,000 T-shirts reach store...
The future is gastropod: protein without the planetary price tag
Vienna’s Gugumuck Farm: free-range snails grown on kitchen scraps and herbs can out-perform chickens and pigs in feed efficiency and shrink agriculture’s footprint
Snails: love darts, reciprocal insemination, and polyamorous courtship rituals
Yuri Tuma, co-founder of the Institute of Postnatural Studies: snail mating behaviors that complicate pleasure, violence, and post-patriarchal sex narratives in backyard biodiversity hotspots
Snails as Symbols: from garden pest to cultural mirror
Snail mucin, gardening blogs, Derek Jarman, and heterotopias: a multi-layered reading of the garden as a metaphor for systemic violence
Cashmere and beyond: the infrastructures that hold Loro Piana together
Across continents and climates, from Mongolia’s steppe to Italy’s factories, the infrastructures behind Loro Piana’s materials reveal a complex web of relationships between herders, scientists, and artisans
Contraste: Matias Perdomo Creates a Theatrical Dining Narrative
When cooking is an inventive laboratory, the dining room at Contraste becomes a theatrical set—somewhere between Uruguay and Italy, within interiors reimagined by Debonademeo Studio
Why mining for EVs and renewables is dirtier than we think
The environmental impact of EV mining: Vince Beiser explains the invisible supply chains, hidden machines, and raw materials behind smartphones, EVs, and modern life
Cattail: the wetland plant can restore Dutch peatlands and provide fiber for textiles
As the Dutch countryside sinks into clay-rich peat, Studio RietGoed turns resilient cattail into a dual solution—restoring waterlogged soils while developing plant-based textiles for tomorrow’s fashion
Gucci’s path toward sustainable circularity
Reforestation through One Tree Planted and resale on The RealReal, Gucci's ongoing commitment to social and environmental responsibility
Norbert Niederkofler and the short supply chain that changes the mountain
From the origins of Cook the Mountain to three destinations: Atelier Moessmer, Ansitz Heufler and AlpiNN – Norbert Niederkofler has built a model rooted in Alpine biodiversity, short supply chains,...
Terraformae and the raw vitality of terracotta: design must get its hands dirty
Terraformae explores terracotta’s circular potential—recyclable, binder-free, and with up to 70% lower CO₂ emissions than cement—through design-led experimentation and process optimization
Why is linen a noble fiber? A short or global supply chain: from Normandy to Italy
From the Terre de Lin cooperative to the manufacturing of the Albini Group: European linen and its traceability, between crop rotation, varietal selection and industrial weaving
Molecular Regeneration: Ambercycle’s Technology for Textile Waste Recycling
Il materiale cycora® svilluppato da Shay Sethi e Moby Ahmed – fondatori di Ambercycle – compensa quasi la metà delle emissioni di anidride carbonica associate alla produzione di poliestere vergine
Cashmere and Re-Cashmere: from natural fiber to regenerated fabric
What is cashmere made of? A reflection on the environmental impact of this natural fiber – while regenerated cashmere reshapes the textile supply chain: certifications, traceability, and innovation
The Waste from Andalusia’s Intensive Olive Oil Production Becomes Design
Spain dominates the olive oil market, covering 40-50% of the world’s demand, but what is the environmental cost? Spanish designer Jorge Penadés presents his project Uprooted
How Belvedere Defines a Greener Spirits Future
At the heart of Belvedere’s new “Off Script” campaign is the Belvedere Organic Vodka, composed of 100% organic rye and pure water drawn from Belvedere’s own artisan wells
The Future of Organic Farming: Smallholdings Leading the Way
Smallholdings and emerging organic growers are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, transforming traditional practices through regenerative methods and community engagement
Human Hair Waste: How Much Is There, and Could It Transform Sustainable Manufacturing?
Human Material Loop is a project researching ways to integrate human hair as a sustainable material for the industry into a zero-waste recycling system
Is it possible to catalogue waves? Tiziano Scarpa has done it
An exploration of how waves reveal the dynamic soul of Venice. Merging aesthetics, fear, and hope in a delicate balance between human intervention and nature’s rhythms – in a conversation...
Counteracting the plastic crisis through shrimp and crab skin shells
Egypt: the fourth largest plastic producer starts showing efforts to spread the use of bioplastic material. In conversation with researcher, Amal Elhussieny
Bella Gonshorovitz demystifying circularity: Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear
Author Bella Gonshorovitz shares her ideology on creating circularity at home, from the seeds in the garden to the garments in your wardrobe
Re-discovering a bio-based building material: Bamboo
Bamboo has been used as a building material for thousands of years—it has a stronger tensile strength than steel. The tallest bamboo building on the Indonesian island of Bali took...
Soil Sharing: Terra Preta, Biochar and early Bio-economies
What and how biochar has become a solution and economical market and what does it mean for us and the upcoming generations?
Talking Tiles and Design with Lee Thornley of Bert and May
Simplicity, durability, and sustainability – Bert and May's pillars have helped to renew the narrative around the importance of valuing premium design
Kunjina Tesfaye on Growth and Preserving Artisanal Techniques
Handweaving, embroidery and fabric manipulation are design elements that communicate stories about Ethiopia. "If you've seen photos of Ethiopians wearing the traditional white dress, it's handwoven."
History, Architecture, and Gastronomy in a Transforming Milan
Step inside Ristorante Rubacuori at Château Monfort, a cultural landmark rooted in Milanese Liberty design, where historic architecture intersects with exceptional culinary artistry
Why hemp is an effective tool in regenerative agriculture?
Tracing the journey of hemp production and its role in improving soil health: reporting Rafael Dulon at EIHA June 2021 conference
Hemp: the difference between CBD and THC
The chemical compound in the hemp plant is recognized by many as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant -wrongly, we associate it with THC
Can Vegans Be Photographers?
“Commercial photography is not vegan-friendly, but, there is a movement among artists seeking sustainable alternatives in photographic processes,” – interview with writer, filmmaker and curator Boaz Levin
The fiber of the Andes is Rough: an interview with Tomás Vera
Verdi: a family story and respect for Colombian natural raw materials – from fique fiber and copper wire, supporting the artisans of Curití Santander
SANE Standard: certifying the purpose economy
SANE Standard is a fashion sustainability certification that certifies the sustainable manufacturing of fashion products, apparel and home textiles. Raw materials through transparent lens
Restored coral can grow as fast as healthy reefs
A new study shows that coral reef restoration initiatives provide a temporary solution to restore compromised marine ecosystems – concrete climate actions for ocean preservation
Kiki van Eijk: the primitive roots of rough design
Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk seeks a stable balance between human-made and nature through a sustainable approach which relies on the properties of raw materials and the expertise of craftsmen
What is a 4D textile? Is the manufacturing sustainable?
The evolution of 3D printing is 4D. The case of the 4D-Knit Dress by MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab made using only a robot arm, computerized knitting and heat-activated smart textiles
Natural rubber: a raw material linked to deforestation
Between 1993 and 2016, an estimated 4.1 million hectares of forest were destroyed for natural rubber production, with almost three-quarters of this destruction taking place after 2001
