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• Genevieve St-Amour

Lyocell: one of the most ecological textiles

    Today, we present to you one of our favorite textiles because it meets high ecological standards and also because it is resistant and so comfortable. This is a...

• Genevieve St-Amour

The ecological impact of traditional cotton

  It is known that our clothes are mainly made of cotton. We only have to open just about any of the wardrobes to see it. From underwear to t-shirts,...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Bamboo textiles: the controversy

Bamboo-based fabrics have stirred up controversy among environmentalists. There is disagreement as to whether or not they are eco-friendly textiles. Let's explore why the potential impact of bamboo textiles on...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Marginal textiles: banana, orange, soy and milk residues!

    Because we still have not found a ''perfect'' formula in terms of low ecological impact textiles, several initiatives have emerged over time and much research is being done...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Environmentally ecological clothing care

  After choosing our clothes, we wear them and we must maintain them. Maintaining clothes also has an impact on our environment. The impact ranges from the energy consumed, the...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Demystifying hemp and hemp textiles

  Given its proximity to cannabis (marijuana) and its potential THC (psychotropic) content, hemp is currently not allowed to be grown freely in municipalities and community gardens in Quebec and...

• Genevieve St-Amour

A critical look: recycled plastic textiles

  It's a well-known fact that plastic invades the oceans. We've long been talking about the 270,000 tonnes of plastic floating on their surface, killing marine animals and reaching shorelines....