sustainablewear | melbourne
in late 2016 i decided to create my sustainable streetwear brand – kodama apparel. many people asked me “why streetwear?” when i first visited melbourne, i instantly fell in love with the city. the trams, old brick buildings and great coffees – i just love the vibe of this place. and that’s also when …
why organic cotton t shirts? benefits there are different certifications and levels of defining what’s organic. organisations like global organic textile standard (gots), sets a high standard for organic fibres, including ecology and social criteria. under gots, organic production is based on a farming system that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the …
defining sustainability & transparency sustainability is a trending topic in fashion. but it’s also a difficult discussion. many brands are taking the initiative which is great, but there seem to be different definitions of being ‘sustainable’. so what is sustainable fashion? at kodama apparel, we believe sustainability is all about not harming the environment and …
How fashion harms the environment Fashion – the second largest polluting industry as well as second largest consumer of world’s water supply. This post focuses on global warming. Are you a visual person? Watch a quick video here. Or scroll through if you prefer to read more in details. Global warming is often …
Big to small. The benefits of being a sustainable fashion start-up . Our first interview with The Ecobahn – an online platform for eCommerce industry sharing eco-friendly ideas to help businesses shift to green practices. The Ecobahn invites open discussions, sharing ideas for a sustainable growth. We had the pleasure of connecting with the The …
Start from today Remember, even the smallest things go a long way in life. If we do things together we can make big differences. Extend life cycle of your clothes According to WRAP UK by extending the life cycle of the clothing by 9 months you will be reducing its carbon, water and waste …
Hemp has served the mankind over centuries and is a very eco-friendly crop. When I design, my main focus is to use hemp fabrics as much as possible. Many people ask me, “What’s hemp? You mean like marijuana?” Both hemp and marijuana come from Cannabis sativa, but they are two different varieties and are grown for different purposes. Hemp is grown for textiles, …
We all love cotton. It’s soft, breathable and absorbs moisture quickly. Kodama Apparel tees are 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. These organic cotton has been grown in India using renewable energy generated from wind turbines and solar panels, and rainwater collected during monsoon season. About cotton Cotton is the most popular fibre worldwide – …