All the materials that go into our sewing projects have an environmental impact. You’re probably starting to think about more sustainable fabric, and possibly even thread. But we can go further! This episode features the second half of my conversation with Richard Mendham from James Tailoring, a company dedicated to sourcing more sustainable haberdashery. In this part, he tells us about our options for more sustainable elastic, zips and buttons…

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Listen to the first half of my conversation with Richard:

Find all the more sustainable haberdashery options Richard sources on the website James Tailoring.

Find all their more sustainable elastic options. 

Natural Rubber Activewear Elastic

Organic Cotton and Natural Rubber Fold Over Elastic 

Find all their more sustainable zip options. 

Zips with recycled brass teeth:

Image source: James Tailoring

Find all their more sustainable button options. 

Find all their more sustainable fabric options. 

Learn about what has to be achieved to receive GOTS certification.