“Made in Portugal” lends value to fashion brands

“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.
Six sustainable packing tips for your holidays

Six sustainable packing tips for your holidays

Sweet August: that time of the year when most of us go on vacation. But when it comes time to pack, we are all guilty of occupying our precious baggage allowance with items that don’t even make it out of the suitcase. Thus, here we have some tips so you can pack sustainably and not spend your entire trip wondering “why did I even bring that?” 

Demystifying illusions: What greenwashing hides

Demystifying illusions: What greenwashing hides

Concerns about the environmental impact of different industries have increased, both among companies and consumers. While it is true that many companies attempt to counteract and mitigate these impacts, others prefer to pull the wool over the eyes of consumers who are concerned about this issue. Greenwashing obscures many firms’ lovely promises of eco-responsibility.
Source Fashion was a must

Source Fashion was a must

We exhibited at Source Fashion in Olympia London, from February 18 to 20, and we're thrilled to share a few highlights with you.
Which textile materials are more sustainable?

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.
Get to know the different types of fabrics and what their advantages and disadvantages

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.
Clothing labels: To cut or not to cut them, that is the question

Clothing labels: To cut or not to cut them, that is the question

How many times have you felt a certain discomfort caused by some label? In some cases, the labels on our clothes sting or make us itch, and so the habit of cutting them has become very common. However, this could be a mistake, because when we cut this accessory, we are increasing the probability of the garment being damaged early.
Fast fashion: What it is, impacts, and alternatives

Fast fashion: What it is, impacts, and alternatives

How many of us follow fashion trends and renew our wardrobe regularly? This happens because fast fashion has shaped us this way. A culture of producing and buying at each new season was created, shortening the product's life cycle, which is produced with less quality and is discarded more quickly. This is great for those who sell and those who buy, since the products also reach consumers in a more affordable way, but terrible on an environmental and social level.
Fotografia de Portugal Têxtil

LAGOFRA brand launch highlighted by Portugal Têxtil

We chatted with Portugal Têxtil, where the recent launch of the LAGOFRA brand was a highlight, which now has its first capsule collection available in both online and offline sales channels.
Capsule Wardrobe

What is a capsule wardrobe and how to build one

How many times have you found yourself looking at your wardrobe, completely full, and mourning: “I have nothing to wear!”? This happens because, often, we look at all the garments we have in our closet and think that nothing goes with anything. Because we know that choosing an outfit can be challenging, we present you the perfect solution to put an end to these dilemmas: the capsule wardrobe!