This email is for introducing new eco friendly innovation in the field of fashion design.

Siddhartha is a fashion and textile designer. He is a graduate from the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology. Having worked for 2 years on the technology, called DPOL, he has invented a way to develop fabric and produce garments in a way which reduces lead time by 50 % and wastage by 20%. The designer is also in the process to acquire patent for the technology.

The designer has already developed his first concept collection called August, which is ready to be launched in the market. The eco-friendly and minimal wastage collection is sure to revolutionize the fashion arena. The technology has already been appreciated and acknowledged by stalwarts of textile and fashion industry.

While doing this, designer has also developed a business model to launch a new brand at a national level and thereafter at an international level. In case the initiative interests you as an investor, please feel free to contact us.

Also, should you require a better insight about the exquisite ensembles and technology behind them, please visit http://www.august.synthasite.com.After going through this, you would sure be able to appreciate the benefits of the technology.

Regards,
Siddhartha
+91 98868 87039
siddhartha.upadhyaya@gmail.com

Shreya
+91 99864 33437
shreyaupadhyaya@gmail.com

Yes, I’ve used the “zig-zag” process as well – and one of the fibers we use is actually a recycled organic cotton that comes from all of the scrap from large t-shirt manufacturers – the scrap is broken back down using only water and then re-spun and we loom it by hand here in Chicago.

As for bamboo – yes I agree – it is very important that we realize that it is not a perfect fiber. I make sure that mine is harvested in the wild and not farmed – also much of my bamboo is loomed or mixed with organic cotton and low-impact dyed. We are looming it by hand instead of with electronic machines and are producing locally in attempt to reduce our carbon footprint as well as sustaining our industry in Chicago.

In addition to bamboo, I use organic cotton, hemp/silk, seacell, flax, raw silk and soy fibers all of which are low impact dyed.

Also, I must say that the “flip” idea certainly helps with buying less – knowing that I have a dress and a shirt within one garment has definitely helped me utilize my wardrobe and since the garments are produced locally with quality being a number one priority, you know that you will be keeping one of our pieces for a very long time.

Thank you again for your information on eco-friendly clothing! There are so many wonderful companies that are not just jumping on the “green” bandwagon but have sustainable lives as well as companies. Just a few – sublet clothing, bahar shahpar, noon solar bags, and del forte denim but there are so many more! http://www.pivotboutique.com, http://www.thegreenloop.com, http://www.tobi.com, http://www.alchemyboutique.net are places where you can check out even more eco designs.

Thanks for the interest

And still on the last post, bamboo isn’t quite as environmentally friendly as some claim. The process is essentially the same (very energy intensive) as regular viscose from wood pulp (yep, most bamboo fabrics are just that: viscose), the only difference being that bamboo regenerates faster than trees. So be careful – there is a lot of crap being claimed out there in the name of sustainability. But it’s good to remember, too, that there is no such thing as a perfect fibre, either. It’s more a case of finding the least harmful options. Kate Fletcher in her new book makes a beautiful case for materials diversity in fashion, instead of the current dominance of cotton and polyester (well over 80% of the market). Not to mention diversity of fashion itself, given how homogenised it’s all become.

Finally, it’s good to remember that buying a whole lot of ‘eco-friendly’ clothes (many of which aren’t really) is not as good as buying less, buying second-hand, etc. The way sustainability has all of a sudden become trendy is really quite a scary thing, but that’s probably why I feel compelled trawling through blogs, trying to educate. So I apologise.

Oh and laundering. With most clothes, that’s where we make the biggest environmental damage (energy, water, chemicals) so wash less, wash in cold water and get rid of the tumble dryer. It’ll eventually ruin your clothes anyway (see lint filter ).

Off my soap box now. Keep up the good work!

Kylie – This would make a fabulous Project Runway project!!