remote work tools and tips to use while quarantined
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March 17 2020
Remote work tools and tip I have learned over the past 4 years to keep you connected and motivated during these unprecedented times of quarantine
sustainable jeans - how eco friendly is your denim
March 16 2018
Could polyester be the key to sustainable denim development?
3 new ways companies are using recycled plastic
November 6 2017
spoiler: it isn’t swimsuits or yoga pants. What are we going to do with all the single-use plastic we have created? These companies have some ideas.
innovative textiles… that aren’t polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
September 9 2017
This week I am exploring and celebrating three new fiber technologies that deserve the spotlight and are still relatively new to the market. One of them is even an alternative to plastic! Welcome to the future...
what do we do when plastic use is inevitable?
August 27 2017
We are always trying to cut down on our plastics use. But, sometimes plastic is needed. GASP! While it pains us to package each garment in plastic, unfortunately, because of the rough shipping process it is actually more sustainable... Here's why.
documentary review - Machines by Rahul Jain [with v+v original video]
August 17 2017
Call me jaded, but recently I haven't been able to get through a fashion industry or environmental doc or article without getting super heated about dramatized, exaggerated, and at times even falsified information.
breast cancer awareness charity shirts could actually be causing cancer
August 10 2017
Charity shirts... While we at virtue + vice fully support raising awareness for important causes like cancers, human rights, and saving the world, the way we promote that awareness is most likely doing more harm than good.
read this before the flea market: why most vintage is actually fake
July 17 2017
yup, your vintage Levis from the flea market are probably fake...
what is the 30 wears challenge?
June 29 2017
Popularized by Liva Firth of The True Cost, the 30 Wears Campaign challenges you to ask the question “will I wear this 30 times?” before making a new purchase.
what is sustainable fashion?
June 19 2017
Sustainable fashion asks the question how was something made and how can it be made better? How can it have a smaller environmental impact? How can our business help and progress local communities? It asks the question, are we making this the best way possible, and how can we do better?
what is transparency?
June 12 2017
why is transparency important to revolutionizing the clothing industry? By demanding transparency in the clothing industry, we are telling companies that we will hold them accountable for how they choose to make their products.
what is ethical fashion?
May 17 2017
We hear the terms ethical, sustainable, socially conscious, and transparent thrown around a lot today. But, what do they really mean? Often used interchangeably, they all do not mean the same thing.
how the cotton industry effects the food we eat
April 17 2017
THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF NON-ORGANIC COTTON - how conventional cotton farming effects more than just fashion.
guide to petroleum fiber alternatives
April 17 2017
Is your clothing contributing to non-biodegradable plastic waste? If it's made out of polyester or other petroleum-based fibers the answer is yes. read our guide to performance-based alternatives
what is khadi? All about India's Sustainable Textile solution
April 16 2017
Today, at virtue + vice, we are still inspired by Gandhi. We believe that by using alternative manufacturing methods to create jobs, we will reduce environmental impact, and add value to the communities in which our beautiful and lovingly crafted clothes are made.
how block print fabrics are made - a lesson in bagru prints
April 16 2017
A step by step guide into Indian block print fabrics. And, an insiders look into the famous Bagru print and Chappas keeping the tradition alive.
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