Category:Fashion And Beauty

Ethical Clothing

Ethical clothing refers to clothes manufactured and produced in developing countries and poor nations under watchful and fair conditions. This movement is centered on a simple yet strong foundation- to safeguard human dignity in textile factories around the globe. Ethical clothing ensures that these workers from poorer nations are not only given the wages due to them but are also provided with all the fair amenities and facilities that are due to them such as maternity leave and pensions to healthcare and education for children.

Today Ethical Clothing is considered a new trend in world trade. Even rock stars like Bono from the band U2 have started a project called Product RED which raises money, for various causes around the world, by the sale of ethical clothes by big companies like Gap, Converse, Armani etc.More...

Eco Fibres

The recognition of the environmental damage caused by man-made fibres has resulted in the emergence of a large number of alternate yarns, and increasing numbers of producers and consumers are eager to explore the world of Eco Fibres. Simply defined as textile fibres made without pesticides and/or chemicals, their core philosophy is minimal ecological damage... More...

The Fashion And Beauty section addresses major beauty and style questions, closely following trends and products in the bargain , even as it tries to disseminate useful and handy information within the parameters of 'good health'. In keeping with the idea of bringing together piecemeal and fragmented information on beauty and fashion, the pages and topics are so compiled so as to help individuals - women and even men make appropriate choices as individuals in their quest for a better life and life style.

What sets this section apart from other sources of information of a similar kind is the choice of topics. It is current, trend setting and exhaustive. Some of the questions we seem to be asking constantly are - is a particular product good, is it healthy, could I do without the product? Are there safer and more viable alternatives? At the end of it all we promote the whole idea of conscious living and help people out there make informed choices.

Shoddy Yarn

• Yarn that has been re-spun from shredded, recycled textiles is called Shoddy.
• The process of making shoddy yarn was developed by Benjamin Law in 1813. He devised a technique of spinning recycled, shredded woolen rags with virgin wool to make fresh yarn.
• Shoddy yarn was born out of an increased need for raw material to feed England’s textile industry, which was growing exponentially with the introduction of spinning and carding machines.
• Shoddy yarn can be woven into blankets and carpets. It can also be used as cheap filler for pillows and soft toys.
• Since it is a fraction of the price of virgin wool, it substantially brings down the cost of production.
• Panipat in India has the distinction of having one of the largest numbers of shoddy spinning units in the world. More...