Textiles and Sustainability
In the UK, we currently throw away a million tonnes of textiles each year. The production of these textiles has made an environmental footprint at each stage of the products' lifecycle, as well as possible exploitation of people involved in the production.
There are many ways in which textile designers and consumers can address sustainability. The links below will take you to material information, design activities and inspirational products to help you make informed choices.
Design briefs and activities - key stages 3 and 4
Design and make design briefs and activities for key stage 3 and 4.
Read morePrinted resources for Textiles teachers
Practical Action's publication to support D&T teachers to include sustainability.
Read moreDesign briefs and activities - key stages 4 and 5
Design briefs and activities suitable for Key stage 4 and 5.
Read moreTextiles material information
Information of materials and their impacts on people and the environment.
Read moreTextile product case studies
Inspirational case studies from around the world of the development of textile products.
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