Discover how innovators are reshaping the fashion industry by using old fire hoses to create stylish accessories and introducing yak hair as a sustainable alternative to cashmere. Explore the nomadic life in Mongolia and learn about the challenges of transitioning from traditional to city life. Witness the creative journey of transforming waste materials into luxury fashion items.
Repurposing yak hair as luxury fiber reduces environmental impact of fashion industry.
Upcycling fire hoses into designer handbags showcases potential for waste reduction in fashion.
Deep dives
Creating Sustainable Luxury with Yak Hair in Mongolia
Nancy Johnston founded House of Tengri in Mongolia to address the environmental impact of Kashmir production. By utilizing yak hair as a sustainable alternative, she transformed luxury fiber production. The initiative not only benefited the environment by reducing desertification caused by goats but also increased incomes for nomadic herders.
Repurposing Fire Hoses into Designer Handbags in England
Cressy Westling's project in England repurposes decommissioned fire hoses into luxurious designer handbags. The innovative approach led to transforming discarded materials into high-end products, showcasing the potential of waste reduction in fashion. Through unique processes like splitting and washing the hoses, Cressy and her partner Elvis found a new market for these upcycled goods.
Addressing Environmental Fashion Impact Through Innovation
These initiatives demonstrate innovative solutions to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry. By repurposing materials like yak hair and fire hoses to create luxury items, they showcase sustainable alternatives in the fashion world. While these projects may not solve the larger industry challenges alone, they inspire a new perspective on recycling and upcycling materials in the fashion sector.
The fashion industry is the third largest manufacturing industry in the world consuming huge amounts of the world’s resources and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. But some innovators are trying to make the industry more sustainable. We discover how old fire hoses in the UK have been diverted from landfill and turned into fashionable bags and accessories. Plus we visit Mongolia to find out about a new luxury material made from yak hair. It's an eco-friendly replacement for cashmere which comes from goats who are causing desertification. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Claire Bowes Executive Producer: Richard Kenny Series Producer: Jon Bithrey Editor: Tom Bigwood Sound Mix: Andrew Mills
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