DIY screen printing at home – this may sound complex, but it is absolutely possible. Even classic screen printing with light-sensitive emulsion works at home – and it is worth it: this method is far more durable than printing with cut-out stencil motifs. What you need for it: the right equipment, enough dark space – and a proper printing table. And of course: patience and a joy for experimenting. Exposing the screen. For this…
Dyeing with natural colour pigments is no simple undertaking – and that is precisely what makes it so fascinating. The correct and most ecological preparation of the pigments is often accompanied by the preparation of the material to be dyed. What is important here: the chosen colours should be as lightfast and wash-resistant as possible – meaning they should neither fade quickly nor lose intensity when washed. Two of the few natural plant-based colour pigments that…
The Clean Clothes Campaign Austria is part of the international Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) – one of the most important organisations worldwide for fair working conditions in clothing and footwear production. Since 1989 the CCC has been fighting for the improvement of workers' rights in the global clothing industry. It is represented in 16 European countries and works worldwide with over 200 partner organisations…
Biostoffe is a wonderful Viennese shop for eco fabrics, fabric by the metre and sewing accessories – and one of my favourite go-to places for sustainable materials. The company was founded in 2013 by Romana and Bernhard Masson and comprises, alongside the fabric shop in Vienna's Ottakring district, also an online shop and a blog on topics relating to environment and sustainability. All fabrics and the…
The Südwind Association for Development Policy and Global Justice was founded in Vienna in 1979 and is one of Austria's most well-known development policy non-governmental organisations. The association advocates for sustainable development, human rights and fair working conditions worldwide. Südwind publishes the Südwind Magazine, works with schools and is active in youth work – in short: an organisation that stands for something and shares knowledge. Particularly worth recommending is the…
Here I write about topics that are truly close to my heart – alternative and sustainable textiles, fair production conditions, conscious fashion, ecological techniques and much more. Enjoy browsing!
