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02/02/2018
It's been exciting to see some a new take on the opulence of patterns and associated noble hues with accompanying accents at recent 2018 - Patterned Opulence! Stay tuned and follow us for more CMF news to come!
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22/01/2018
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Trend Alert 🚨 - Materials of Morality
We are excited to see an emergence of new and innovative materials that are designed with environment in mind. In 2018 we will observe that a growing number of consumers and small-scale designers will continue to pressure big brands and manufacturers to adopt eco-solutions as well as closed loop product lifecycles.
No. 1 These are made out of corn husks and cobs that would otherwise be incinerated. Project by Apilada Vorachart.
22/01/2018
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Trend Alert 🚨 - Materials of Morality We are excited to see an emergence of new and innovative materials that are designed with environment in mind. In 2018 we will observe that a growing number of consumers and small-scale designers will continue to pressure big brands and manufacturers to adopt eco-solutions as well as closed loop product lifecycles.
No. 2 made out of for by and from
The designers believe that the algae polymer could be used to make everything from shampoo bottles to tableware or rubbish bins, eventually entirely replacing plastics made from fossil fuels like oil.
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22/01/2018
Trend Alert 🚨 - Materials of Morality
We are excited to see an emergence of new and innovative materials that are designed with environment in mind. In 2018 we will observe that a growing number of consumers and small-scale designers will continue to pressure big brands and manufacturers to adopt eco-solutions as well as closed loop product lifecycles.
No. 2 from - Material is described as a non-woven and it utilises the abundance of pineapple leaves, wchich are a byproduct of current agricultural practices established for food production. The long fibres are extracted through a process called decortication. Once the leaves have been stripped of fibre the leftover biomass can be used as a nutrient-rich natural fertiliser or a biofuel, so nothing is wasted. The fibres then get degummed and undergo an industrial process to become a non-woven mesh, which forms the base of Piñatex®. The rolls of non-woven mesh are then transported to Spain for specialised finishing. This unique process is what gives Piñatex® its leather-like appearance, creating a textile that is soft and flexible, yet very durable. Check out their website to find out more! http://crwd.fr/2mQn5Xm
20/01/2018
Terracotta - is a type of earthenware that is naturally porous after being fired. It can be unfinished or finished with glazing for a more glossy feel and look. It is very flexible in terms of design possibilities. It can come in the shape of a tile, ceramic, sculpture, furniture, accessory. This material has been very popular in 2017 and is not leave the spotlight just yet! Interesting fact: Terracotta means 'fired earth' in Italian!
Photo styled by Alessandra Salaris and shooted by Beppe Brancato for
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17/01/2016
We've been busy bees over at TMH and we have new goodies coming soon! Keep an eye out for new Bags for Change ;)
Join us and show how you wear change in 2016 with
THM Team xx
31/12/2015
13/12/2015
Hello! It's another lovely day at the Rosewood Slow Food & Living market in Holborn. If you are near make sure to come by and say hi. We have lots of Christmas merriness for you today 🎄and Santa is in the house🎅🏻
TMH Team xx
06/12/2015
Spotted!
Santa has a new way of carrying all his presents!
What are you going to put in your Bag for Change? Come grab yours before 3.30 and tag
06/12/2015
It's another beautiful morning in London Town! We have our seasonal stall set up at the Slow Food & Living Market in Holborn with some organic, Christmassy treats 🎄🍫🎁
Come join us until 3.30pm : )
03/12/2015
Do you know how many steps a simple bag goes through in production?
Click through and have a look at the production of Bag For Change!
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29/11/2015
We are happy to say that the launch of Bag for Change was a success!
Big thanks to everyone who ventured in the cold and showed their support at the Slow Living & Food Market today - your support means the world to us!
If you couldn't join us today, we look forward to seeing you next week :)
TMH Team xx