Comments on: What does “Eco-Friendly” really mean for stage fabrics? http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/2009/05/06/what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:34:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lynda http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/2009/05/06/what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Lynda Sun, 10 May 2009 20:22:34 +0000 http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/?p=219#comment-10 Very interesting information. Leigh Anne. I am just getting started on learning about this subject, and your comments here as well as the expanded information on your blog, are illuminating. There is just so much to learn and take in. Very interesting information. Leigh Anne. I am just getting started on learning about this subject, and your comments here as well as the expanded information on your blog, are illuminating. There is just so much to learn and take in.

]]> By: leigh anne van dusen http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/2009/05/06/what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics/comment-page-1/#comment-9 leigh anne van dusen Sat, 09 May 2009 16:46:20 +0000 http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/?p=219#comment-9 I've always thought it's better to choose an organic fabric and put yucky (FR) chemicals on it - rather than choosing a conventionally produced fabric and putting the yucky chemicals on it because, hey, the fabric is already full of chemicals so adding a few more wouldn't hurt. If you choose an organic fabric to start you're preventing all those chemicals used during processing from entering the ecosystem - and our bodies. The chemicals used in processing remain residual in the fabric (dyestuffs for example - because you can see the colors!)and are absorbed by our bodies. Plus you're supporting organic agriculture which revives our soils, promotes biodiversity and mitigates climate change. But you raised a good question about inherently flame retardant fabrics, which are polyester based vs. natural fibers. Which is a better choice? I wrote a blog comment today on this subject, (www.oecotextiles.com/blog.php) which I'll refer you to because...the answer is complicated! <a href="leigh@oecotextiles.com”" rel="nofollow">Leigh Anne</a> I’ve always thought it’s better to choose an organic fabric and put yucky (FR) chemicals on it – rather than choosing a conventionally produced fabric and putting the yucky chemicals on it because, hey, the fabric is already full of chemicals so adding a few more wouldn’t hurt. If you choose an organic fabric to start you’re preventing all those chemicals used during processing from entering the ecosystem – and our bodies. The chemicals used in processing remain residual in the fabric (dyestuffs for example – because you can see the colors!)and are absorbed by our bodies. Plus you’re supporting organic agriculture which revives our soils, promotes biodiversity and mitigates climate change. But you raised a good question about inherently flame retardant fabrics, which are polyester based vs. natural fibers. Which is a better choice? I wrote a blog comment today on this subject, (www.oecotextiles.com/blog.php) which I’ll refer you to because…the answer is complicated!

Leigh Anne

]]> By: Megan Duckett http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/2009/05/06/what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Megan Duckett Fri, 08 May 2009 04:38:46 +0000 http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/?p=219#comment-8 Is "pigment" based wide format printing any more eco-friendly than "solvent" based printing? Can we make more environmentally friendly choices by not only considering the textile on which we print, but by also considering the methodology by which we digitally print our stage and concert backdrops? Is “pigment” based wide format printing any more eco-friendly than “solvent” based printing?

Can we make more environmentally friendly choices by not only considering the textile on which we print, but by also considering the methodology by which we digitally print our stage and concert backdrops?

]]> By: Megan Duckett http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/2009/05/06/what-does-eco-friendly-really-mean-for-stage-fabrics/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Megan Duckett Thu, 07 May 2009 05:10:06 +0000 http://www.sewwhatinc.com/blog/?p=219#comment-6 hmmmm...great conversation. We have to constantly think about "repurposing" custom sewn textile products and stage drapes. Call it .......stitched to be RE-staged. Most of the .99c "own your own" grocery bags in the market place are made from non-green solvent printed polyester..(eeech!)..but the point is that we are "reusing" them..... in part this is one reason I am so interested in our rental stage drapery program. hmmmm…great conversation.

We have to constantly think about “repurposing” custom sewn textile products and stage drapes. Call it …….stitched to be RE-staged.

Most of the .99c “own your own” grocery bags in the market place are made from non-green solvent printed polyester..(eeech!)..but the point is that we are “reusing” them….. in part this is one reason I am so interested in our rental stage drapery program.

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