Journal
What is slow fashion and how to join the movement?
In a world that has embraced consumerism, slow fashion is an alternative to the market, that carefully considers the processes and resources required to make clothing. This movement is an awareness and approach to fashion that focusses on timeless, high-quality designs, produced on a small or medium scale.
“Made in Portugal” lends value to fashion brands
The label “Made in Portugal” is a global excellence reference in the textile industry. Portuguese textiles and clothing have earned significant international notoriety and reputation and are currently among the most advanced and best-performing manufacturing industries worldwide.
Intertex Portugal 2024 Recap
Last May 21st-23rd, we were at Intertex – International Exhibition of the Textile Industry – Portugal 2024, which took place at the Europarque in Santa Maria da Feira.
Which textile materials are more sustainable?
All this news about the climate crisis makes us want to make sustainable choices when buying clothes and prioritise sustainable textile materials. But what exactly are sustainable materials? That’s the million-dollar question! The truth is that determining a raw material’s sustainability isn’t a black-and-white matter. There’re a variety of factors to consider, including those we’re going to talk about here.
Dopamine dressing: What it is and how to take advantage of it
The world we live in can be crazy! Every day, we read and see news from all over that can put us down, and let’s be real: our daily lives can also be challenging. In the middle of all the madness, it’s obvious that we want to have some joy, even if it's in the little things, like sharing a laugh with our loved ones, going for a walk in our favourite spot, or just wearing an outfit that makes us feel awesome! This last one is the so-called dopamine dressing.
Get to know the different types of fabrics and what their advantages and disadvantages
Our clothes are made from fabrics formed by fibres that can be natural, synthetic, or artificial. The origin of these fibres makes all the difference in the shape and comfort of the garments, and they all have advantages and disadvantages. We will analyse each one of them to understand their differences, as well as their pros and cons.
