Every year, 130 billion garments are produced, and millions of tons of waste are discarded. The textile industry is currently the second most polluting sector in the world. The use of chemicals, water pollution, mass transportation, and inadequate working conditions are some of the harmful effects on the environment and local populations that are frequently reported.

So, how can we manufacture clothing without harming the planet? Is it possible to create fabrics solely from natural fibers? What will clothing of the future look like?

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Chapters
▷ 00:00 - Introduction
▷ 02:09 - Lotus Fiber
▷ 09:53 - Salmon Skin and Fish Leather
▷ 15:34 - Tilapia Skin Shoes
▷ 17:45 - Non-Slip Shoes Made from Oyster Shells
▷ 19:02 - Pineapple Leather at the Royal College of Art, London
▷ 25:13 - Milk Fiber, QMILK
▷ 35:27 - Coffee Grounds as a Natural Deodorant, Singtex Industrial
▷ 43:33 - Smart Clothing
▷ 52:42 - End Credits

#documentary #sustainability #clothing #fashion #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #naturalfibers #fashionwithoutrush

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From new technologies to great discoveries, today we embark on a journey into the future. This journey gives us the opportunity to discover the innovations being developed, or about to be developed, by men and women determined to move forward.

With the shared desire to revolutionize our societies, they are all working on innovations that will have real consequences in our daily lives. Thanks to their ideas and their determination, our future seems more promising, smarter, and more sustainable. They are the SHAPERS OF TOMORROW.

Original title: Clothing | Shapers of Tomorrow
Directed by: Viviane Contri, Valerie Giebel, Elodie Fertil & Aurelie Saillard

© 2018, Licensed by Only Distrib

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