In this Q&A with Whetstone Media, Fibershed Founder Rebecca Burgess shares more about the Weaving Voices podcast.
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Rooted in Simplicity: The Celebration of a Bioregion’s Relationships
Read the story of Fibershed’s recent Rooted in Simplicity event.
Read MoreThe next generation of sustainable fashion designers are leveling up their education with Fibershed: Innovative fashion programs at Bay Area Community Colleges offer a brighter view for the fashion future
In this article we hear from leads at two fashion design schools in Northern California that have been collaborating with Fibershed.
Read MoreThis Farm-To-Closet Clothing Brand Started As Solution To A Personal Health Crisis
Danu Organic is a one-woman owned clothing company created by Sarah Danu. The word danu is the name of the earth goddess of Ireland, and Sarah’s company hails both from her heritage as well as to the land from which she walks and sources her clothes.
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Paying Attention to What’s Happening with the Higg Material Sustainability Index
The Higg Material Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), the fashion industry’s most utilized sustainability rating system, has suspended its consumer-facing reports. We’re here to tell you that this is actually good news for the world’s natural fiber systems.
Read MoreA Toolkit for Fibersheds & Brands. Part 2: Brand Stories
How do work with a fibershed? From tips on how to create a meaningful and fully traceable U.S. supply chain, to creating a whole new textile language, our experts weighed in.
Read MoreA Toolkit for Fibersheds & Brands. Part 1: Fibershed Stories
Fibersheds nationwide are advancing a new approach to textile supply chains. This article hones in on three examples of Fibersheds doing this work and shares key lessons about rebuilding U.S. fiber infrastructure. With more brands coming to fibersheds, both parties need to understand where the other is coming from and work to build alliances with more than just a handshake.
Read MoreUnderstanding the PFAS problem — and what we can do about it
PFAS are harmful chemicals that can show up in our clothing (without us even knowing it). In this article, we break down what PFAS are, how they are used by the textile industry, and what we can do about this important issue.
Read MoreMending Clothes & Textiles Is a Mindful Act of Resistance to Destructive Systems
Learning to mend has personal, environmental, financial, and systemic benefits. Better yet, it’s approachable — nearly anyone can learn how to mend on some level.
Read MoreFibershed 2021 Symposium: Presentation by Anja Lynbaeck of Local Futures
Watch a recording of a presentation by Anja Lynbaeck of Local Futures at the Fibershed 2021 Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium.
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