Q&A: House of Canvex turns recycled plastic bottles into interior textiles
House of Canvex is a six-year-old interior textiles business based in Durban, South Africa with an ethos developed around creating quality products "without sacrificing local connection and environment". They are doing this with four revolutionary rPET (recycled...
Twyg Changemaker Lara Klawikowski innovates through design as well as materials
The magic of Lara Klawikoski is that there is no designer quite like her. Her designs are instantly recognisable for their soft, ethereal quality and yet, the designer continues to innovate through her designs as well as her choice of materials. Like watching A...
How thrifting became part of the system that encourages hyper consumption
According to Thred Up, by 2030, the second-hand industry is predicted to replace fast-fashion. Thrifting is a term that has become part of our everyday language. A few decades,...
The Twyg manifesto
We’ve compiled a manifesto as a guide to our content creation – it’s an open-ended, living guide to our editorial journey that is of unfolding learning. Care Caring for people...
Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles
This is *part two in our series on preferred textiles available in South Africa and where to find them. It's a non-exhaustive list of natural plant fibres like cotton, linen...
Pandemic sewing surge is a chance to rediscover the practical arts
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sewing and craft and their practical uses into the news. Some sewing machine manufacturers saw a shortage as both big-box retailers and small...
Ranked: the impact of five different soft drink containers
People are increasingly aware of the harm plastic waste causes to wildlife, and many would avoid buying single-use plastics if they could help it. But are the alternatives to...
4 Places to get sustainable gifts for children
With Christmas Day in a few days time, finding gifts for your loved ones can be challenging and stressful, especially if you are looking for more sustainable options. For...
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Future of Fashion
Programme FULLY BOOKED. The world has hit the reset button. The global fashion industry has been...
Refashion Plastic
It’s Plastic Free July and it’s time to refashion plastic! For this year’s #PlasticFreeMzansi campaign we’ve collaborated with five designers who have made garments and accessories from plastic waste.
Slow Fashion Season
Twyg has signed up for Slow Fashion Season 2020. By collaborating, collective action and partnering we have a better chance of changing the oppressive, exploitative global fashion industry. Join us.