Natural alternatives to cotton

CONTENTS FOR SCHOOLS Natural alternatives to cotton Many chemical pesticides and fertilisers are used to grow conventional cotton. On the other hand, organic cotton requires more space to grow compared to genetically modified crops. Both types of cotton also need a significant amount of water. Therefore, it is a great idea to consider other natural fibers as an alternative to cotton. The following [...]

Different materials, how fast do they decompose?

CONTENTS FOR SCHOOLS Different materials, how fast do they decompose? At the end of their life cycle, clothes most often end up in landfills, where they take many years to decompose. In this article we will present the average length of this process. Although we can't always choose the most sustainable material for our clothes, it's good to understand the ecological costs of making them and the time [...]

Do you know how much water and CO₂ you can save by sorting your textiles correctly?

CONTENT FOR SCHOOLS Do you know how much water and CO₂ you can save by sorting your textiles correctly? In autumn, schools in Slovakia collected reusable textiles. Almost 58 tonnes of textiles were collected that would otherwise have ended up in landfills. Every single T-shirt or trouser that was handed in during the collection saves a large amount of water or CO₂ produced. To calculate the [...]

Textile waste as a resource for the construction industry

CONTENTS FOR SCHOOLS Textile waste as a resource for the construction industry The circular economy is a concept that is already beginning to be used by companies and government institutions in Slovakia. It is a sustainable concept that can make a significant contribution to reducing the rate of global warming and at the same time generate profits in the long term. INCIEN seeks out, supports and collaborates with Slovak companies whose business [...]

Give discarded clothes a chance for another life

CONTENT FOR SCHOOLS Give your discarded clothes a chance for a new life Have you already finished your summer cleaning or are you still waiting for it? If you've already aired out your closets, you're bound to have come across a few (and maybe a whole bunch) of items you won't be wearing anymore. We'd like to encourage you not to be afraid to "move on" [...]

Environmental impact of textile production and textile waste

CONTENTS FOR SCHOOLS The environmental impact of textile production and textile waste Thanks to fast fashion, the amount of clothes produced and thrown away has increased sharply. Find out more about its environmental impact and the EU's solutions. Fast fashion - constantly providing new styles at very low prices. To tackle the environmental impact, the EU wants to reduce [...]