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Écologie by AWDis is now plastic free O
n August 1, Écologie by AWDis became plastic free, which means all orders are now shipped with zero plastic packaging and only reprocessed cardboard cartons are used. Reduced packaging does not mean reduced product shelf-life or usability; all Écologie garments will be folded in packs with extra care to ensure the highest quality is maintained throughout the delivery process. Alongside the brand's sustainable cotton sources, all orders now use recycled polyester, creating a range of 100% sustainable T shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and knitted sweaters. Écologie by AWDis works hard to ensure that environmental sustainability and low carbon impact is at the forefront of its thinking and innovation when developing products and services. A spokesperson for the brand said: "Collective action within the printwear industry is vital, and thatʼs why we will continue to innovate with sustainably
sourced regenerated cotton, organic cotton and recycled polyester garments that are fashion focused yet affordable. "Working closely with our supply chain we introduced our first style made entirely from regenerated material this year: the content of each Taroko Re-gen Sweater is derived from 19 recycled plastic bottles and 0.56kg of cotton waste."
In order to continue moving towards its goal of low impact carbon neutrality, Écologie by AWDis will also continue its tree planting programme in partnership with carbon footprint and promises never to airfreight any of its products. And finally, Écologie by AWDis unremittingly looks to create more sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions across its entire production chain only using GOTS or RCS certified yarn derived from factories that are Sedex, BSCI and WRAP accredited. Écologie by AWDis is committed to delivering a more sustainable future.
Epson announces its two Outstanding Use of Print in Textiles Award winners
T
wo graduates have been announced as winners of Epsonʼs
New Designers
Outstanding Use of Print in Textiles prize.
First prize went to
Molly-Mae Brissett-Haigh, a graduate from the Textile Design facility at the University of Edinburgh for her highly-innovative Blessing in Disguise fashion collection, with Glasgow School of Art graduate, Lucy Hope, also taking away the award for her Happi fashionwear for children and adults, inspired by a unique blending of play, imagination, creativity and colour.
Heather Kendle, market development manager,
The Taroko Re-gen Sweater is derived from 19 recycled plastic bottles and 0.56kg of cotton waste
BLE to deliver packed retail programme for 2019
B
rand Licensing Europe is hosting a packed programme for retailers at this yearʼs event as it announces new daily breakfast briefings and a Retail
Trends Lounge with dedicated educational programme. The event, which is celebrating its 21st anniversary, takes place from October 1 to 3 at ExCeL London. Retailers will be treated to the following.
● New daily breakfast briefings. Held between 8am and 9am at The Bridge restaurant within ExCeL, retailers can tuck into a complimentary breakfast and learn about that
dayʼs highlights. ● New Retail Trends Lounge. Retailers will have exclusive access to the lounge to hold meetings, catch up with colleagues or just take a breather and enjoy free refreshments. This area will also feature a brand new theatre with content designed specifically and solely for
retailers. ● New Trends Programme. Featuring five sessions over three days delivered by four of BLEʼs partners – Trend Bible, IMRG, GfK and The Insights People – the
Molly-Mae Brissett-Haigh with her Blessing in Disguise fashion collection
Epson Europe, said: “Finding just two winners was a challenging task, but the judging panel all felt both Molly-Mae and Lucy really stood out as they had each, in their own diverse way, designed highly creative, inspiring and intelligent fashion collections with great stories behind them.” As part of the awards package, both winners will now be invited to participate in an Epson design project, creating a collection of interior décor or fashion designs using dye sublimation printing, which will then be showcased on an Epson stand at a trade exhibition over the next 12 months.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
programme ties into themes and activations at BLE 2019. ● New exclusive group tours. Retailers are invited to join a group tour of BLEʼs new Gaming and eSports Activation
led by co-creator PowerStation Studios. ● VIP Matchmaking Service. BLEʼs Matchmaking Service ensures retailers not only get in front of the leading brands theyʼve always wanted to meet, but that they receive help to identify and reach out to those brands from an
experienced and knowledgeable concierge team. ● Retail Mentoring Programme. 68 buyers from 21 retailers are taking part in this yearʼs programme, designed and managed by BLE.
● Visitor registration has now opened, visit
www.brandlicensing.eu/register
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