There’s been hand-wringing aplenty this year as cotton prices have risen to heights not seen since the Reconstruction. (Think 1870, readers, not 2008.) Yet while the price of a pound of cotton tipped historic heights of $1.52 on November 10, garment manufacturers are hedging their bets. Raw materials make up between a quarter and half of the cost to produce a garment, so many haven’t purchased their supply of cotton hoping the price will drop. It has, a bit. Friday saw a decrease to $1.37.
In the meantime, several firms are busy engineering textiles that may provide a more sustainable--not to mention economical--alternative to "the fabric of our lives."
Flax: not just for breakfast anymore
We often think of flax as a health supplement. Indeed, the seeds of the plant have been touted to cure what ails by the likes of Charlemagne. But Naturally Advanced Technologies (Nat) figured out a way to blend...
In the meantime, several firms are busy engineering textiles that may provide a more sustainable--not to mention economical--alternative to "the fabric of our lives."
Flax: not just for breakfast anymore
We often think of flax as a health supplement. Indeed, the seeds of the plant have been touted to cure what ails by the likes of Charlemagne. But Naturally Advanced Technologies (Nat) figured out a way to blend...
- 12/14/2010
- by Lydia Dishman
- Fast Company
Naturally Advanced Technologies wants the sustainable fashion industry to get loaded on flax.
Flax, the uber-fiber-packed grain, is now being touted by Naturally Advanced Technologies (Nat) as their super sustainable, commercially-viable alternative to cotton. Nat promises a cost-effective, soft fiber that will revolutionize the sustainability industry and the price points for sustainable fashion designs. The patented process called CRAiLAR was previously used on hemp, but its primary benefits are now being seen with flax. Nat bathes the flax in an enzyme that makes the fiber soft, yet keeps it strong and durable.
Flax is readily available in the United States (unlike hemp, which has to be imported). Portions of the seed often thrown out in food processing can now be salvaged and used, according to Nat. What's more, they've managed to make the fiber output soft, unlike the typically-stiff textures of hemp.
Nat says it is currently in talks with large consumer brands.
Flax, the uber-fiber-packed grain, is now being touted by Naturally Advanced Technologies (Nat) as their super sustainable, commercially-viable alternative to cotton. Nat promises a cost-effective, soft fiber that will revolutionize the sustainability industry and the price points for sustainable fashion designs. The patented process called CRAiLAR was previously used on hemp, but its primary benefits are now being seen with flax. Nat bathes the flax in an enzyme that makes the fiber soft, yet keeps it strong and durable.
Flax is readily available in the United States (unlike hemp, which has to be imported). Portions of the seed often thrown out in food processing can now be salvaged and used, according to Nat. What's more, they've managed to make the fiber output soft, unlike the typically-stiff textures of hemp.
Nat says it is currently in talks with large consumer brands.
- 9/21/2010
- by Jenara Nerenberg
- Fast Company
Rumor that Nick Jonas has been working on a solo studio album is not just a fabricated news. It is a true story and has been confirmed by his mother Denise Jonas who said that his solo act will be called Nick Jonas and The Administration.
"Nick is working on a solo act," Denise said in a recent interview with Parade.com. "It's called Nick Jonas and The Administration." She also shared that the Jonas Brothers' youngest member has been doing a photo shoot for the album. "Shhh! He's at the photo shoot for the album cover right now," she gushed.
Nick Jonas' solo album was first brought to surface by E! Online's executive news editor Ken Barker through his Twitter. He revealed, "A source tells me: Nick Jonas secretly working on solo album. May tour alone in 2010. Will you see him?" Hours later, Ken removed the tweet...
"Nick is working on a solo act," Denise said in a recent interview with Parade.com. "It's called Nick Jonas and The Administration." She also shared that the Jonas Brothers' youngest member has been doing a photo shoot for the album. "Shhh! He's at the photo shoot for the album cover right now," she gushed.
Nick Jonas' solo album was first brought to surface by E! Online's executive news editor Ken Barker through his Twitter. He revealed, "A source tells me: Nick Jonas secretly working on solo album. May tour alone in 2010. Will you see him?" Hours later, Ken removed the tweet...
- 10/28/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Already claiming fame with his band Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas is rumored to develop a solo career by making a his own record. Bringing the news to public was E! Online's executive news editor Ken Barker.
"A source tells me: Nick Jonas secretly working on solo album," Ken wrote on his Twitter. In addition, he suggested that the youngest member of the Jonas band may tour without his two brothers, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas, in 2010.
Along with the Jonas Brothers, Nick actually has kicked a world tour last May to support the band's latest studio installment "Lines, Vines and Trying Times". He will stay on the road with them for a series of live concerts until November 24. Beside touring, he is also busy filming TV movie "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" in Toronto, Canada.
Most recently, Nick Jonas was handed Fashionista Award at 2009 Los Premios MTV Awards on...
"A source tells me: Nick Jonas secretly working on solo album," Ken wrote on his Twitter. In addition, he suggested that the youngest member of the Jonas band may tour without his two brothers, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas, in 2010.
Along with the Jonas Brothers, Nick actually has kicked a world tour last May to support the band's latest studio installment "Lines, Vines and Trying Times". He will stay on the road with them for a series of live concerts until November 24. Beside touring, he is also busy filming TV movie "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" in Toronto, Canada.
Most recently, Nick Jonas was handed Fashionista Award at 2009 Los Premios MTV Awards on...
- 10/17/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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