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Cactus leather, an alternative to leather

Cactus leather is produced under the name Desserto®. It is a sustainable plant-based material as an alternative to leather made from cactus.

Deadstock fabric: sustainable or greenwashing

Deadstock fabrics are fashion leftovers that would have been thrown away . But is are they sustainable or is it greenwashing?

Cork: ecological, sustainable and stylish natural leather

Do you know cork leather? It is eco-friendly, sustainable, durable, unique, soft, light and Portuguese, a perfect fabric for BORBOLETA!

Linen: a luxurious and sustainable fabric

Yesterday I proudly announced an exclusive collaboration with Honesse. I created linen makeup pouches and matching scrunchies especially...

SLOW FASHION vs FAST FASHION

“Fast fashion” is a buzz phrase, but what does it actually stand for? It is a business model that uses cheap materials and labor,...