Episode 17: Two Sisters Eco Textiles Discuss the Challenges behind Natural Fibres

Threads of Sustainability

Patty Grossman and her sister wanted to have safe fabrics to use for their family. They realized it was missing in the industry and have spent the last 15 years researching ethical and sustainable production—how it’s done, and what the implications are to us (and to all living things) and to our planet. They even put it in their mission statement, a goal “to change the way textiles are being made”.
In this episode we talk about the issues behind sourcing ethical fibres, the challenges production faces with regulations, apathy and access to raw materials as well as some of the challenges we are facing with looking to small sustainable production for the answers to toxic textiles. It's not a simple solution; we can't meet the fibre needs with natural and organic production. Consumer behaviour is what needs to change as well as possibly the production of new sustainably produced man-made fibres.
"All of us live intimately with fabrics each day. Fabrics are all around us. Your fabric choices are incredibly important. You can have a dramatic positive impact on greening our world and keeping your family optimally healthy through your fabric choices. We want you to be confident that the fabrics you choose will ensure your health and happiness – not undermine it."
Website: www.twosistersecotextiles.com
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