Posted by tim, October 20, 2011
Chunky Knit Wool Cardigans & Jumpers
We’re big believers in using quality natural materials in our garments. Our knits are made with 100% wool or mohair. We use wool because we think it looks and feels great but there are alot other reasons why we use it to make our knits instead of synthetic materials. Here are 10 reasons why our woolly knits are better than the synthetic ones:
Natural
Wool is a natural fibre. It has evolved to produce a fabric that has become one of the most effective natural forms of all-weather protection known to man.
Renewable
Every year sheep produce a new fleece, making wool a renewable fibre source. Woolgrowers actively work to improve efficiency and care for natural resources, endeavouring to make the wool industry sustainable for future generations.
Breathable
Wool has a large capacity to absorb moisture vapour and sweat next to the skin making it extremely breathable.
Durable
A wool fibre can be bent 20,000 times without breaking and still have the power to recover and return to its natural shape, this reduces the need to replace garments and top quality wool products stay looking good for longer.
Biodegradable
When a natural Merino wool fibre is disposed of it takes only a few years to decompose and can be used to put fertility into soil for crop growing. Most synthetics on the other hand, are extremely slow to degrade.
Easy Care
Wool’s fibres have a natural protective layer which prevents stains from being absorbed, they also pick up less dust as they are static resistant.
Recent innovations mean wool garments are no longer hand-wash only, many wool garments can now be machine-washed and tumble dried.
Multi-climatic
Wool is active, reacting to changes in ones body temperature to keep you warm when you’re cold but releasing heat and moisture when you’re hot.
Natural Insulator
Wool can insulate the home providing and retaining warmth; reducing energy costs.
Elastic
The natural elasticity of the wool fibre means it stretches with the wearer, but then returns to its natural shape, so there is less chance of garments sagging or losing their shape.
Safe
Wool has a naturally high UV protection, which is much higher than most synthetics and cotton.
***information courtesy of campaign for Real Wool. Support the Campaign here….
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Posted by tim, September 30, 2011
Floral Print Tea Dress
Well it’s back to the 1940′s this Autumn with our version of a tea dress. A graceful yet casual dress thats perfect to wear in these sunny Autumn days or wear it later in the season with one of our chunky knit cardigans. This season we have made the dress in two prints and a more classic and grey or navy made from a cotton silk blend.
Vintage Tea Dress
Navy Cotton Silk Tea Dress
Grey Cotton Silk Tea Dress
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Posted by Anthony, May 14, 2011
Today millions of small producers, artisans, farmers and small-hold manufacturers, Fair Trade producers, traders and consumers will celebrate World Fair Trade Day.
With more than a third of the worlds’s population living in poverty we still think now is the time more than ever to support fair trade. The global crisis confirms the need for fair and sustainable economy locally and globally, and for trade to deliver sustainable livelihoods and development opportunities to small producers.
At bibico we have seen this first hand. We have seen the producers we work with grow substantially thanks to the partnership we have developed with them and the willinginess for our customers to support fair trade. This growth has a ripple effect and does not only enhance the lives of the people working in the cooperatives but it also benefits their families and the communities in which they live in.
While some people don’t support this idea we feel Fair Trade is an effective and efficient response to poverty and contributes to a fair and sustainable economy locally and globally.
The theme to this years World Fair Trade Day 2011 is
“TRADE FOR PEOPLE – Fair Trade your world”
*“The theme encompasses the strong belief in the need to put people and the environment at the heart of trade and consumption, Trade for people means trade for sustainable development of local communities. More than half a century of Fair Trade has proven that trade can be a most efficient tool for poverty alleviation, trade can change lives and communities.
Fair Trade your world stands for private consumers to include Fair Trade in their shopping bag, for business to include Fair Trade in their supply and offices, for local authorities and national governments to include Fair Trade in public procurement in a strive for responsible consumption.” (wfto)
So make sure you get involved with fair trade today. Whether it be buying fair trade clothing, drinking a fair trade coffee or attending a world fair trade event.
To find out about a event going on near you take a look at the wfto website.
Lastly to show your support for World Fair Trade Day you can WFTDAY11 declaration here….
Have a great day!!!
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Posted by Anthony, May 3, 2011
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