Clothing made in Ireland

khc

Hi, looking for any tips for clothing that’s made in Ireland - particularly denim, is it possible to get jeans that are made in Ireland?

magicbastarder

not sure if there'd be any sustainability benefit from irish made denim, as it'd still be made from cotton; and denim is a notoriously environmentally unfriendly thing to produce (as it's currently made, anyway).

khc

magicbastarder wrote: »

not sure if there'd be any sustainability benefit from irish made denim, as it'd still be made from cotton; and denim is a notoriously environmentally unfriendly thing to produce (as it's currently made, anyway).

Never knew that. Do you know an eco friendly maker of jeans?

magicbastarder

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/blue-jeans-articles-of-interest-5/

that might be of interest, it's about jeans and denim.

Capt'n Midnight

The big problem is where the cotton comes from.

A lake the size of Ireland* is now the Aralkum Desert.

*the country

Day Lewin

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The big problem is where the cotton comes from.

A lake the size of Ireland* is now the Aralkum Desert.

*the country

Yes, the Aral Sea is now either a cotton field or a barren salt-flat.

On the other hand, one must wear something!

Wool is produced in Ireland, but not much, and not cheap.
Linen, likewise.

Synthetic fibres pollute the land, the air and the watery world, and they last a thousand years in landfill: so, not them.

I vote that somebody invents a textile fibre made from dandelions or grass. Grow your own socks!

Capt'n Midnight

Day Lewin wrote: »

I vote that somebody invents a textile fibre made from dandelions or grass. Grow your own socks!

Is flax close enough ?

https://www.lisburnmuseum.com/2016/02/history-of-irish-linen-flax/

Day Lewin

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Is flax close enough ?

https://www.lisburnmuseum.com/2016/02/history-of-irish-linen-flax/

Yes, indeed: Linen is produced in Ireland: but the supply is very small (to date, anyway) and it is very expensive.
A beautiful fabric, mind, and lasts for many years.

I wonder if it could be arranged to grow more flax and process it here? Lots of jobs! Exports! And sustainable!

Day Lewin

On the same idea...nettles are local, abundant, vigorous - and the stems contain a long, narrow, strong fibre that can be used for making cord: I wonder if this can be spun and woven?

"Lamion" - better than nylon!

two wheels good

Huit Jeans - made in Wales. Is that close enough?

Zubeneschamali

Day Lewin wrote: »

Linen is produced in Ireland: but the supply is very small (to date, anyway) and it is very expensive.

Linen used to be produced in Ireland, but nobody grows flax or spins yarn anymore. There is still some weaving of Chinese/European yarn.

baaba maal

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Linen used to be produced in Ireland, but nobody grows flax or spins yarn anymore. There is still some weaving of Chinese/European yarn.

I know this only because I live near it, but Prosperous in Kildare(named aspirationally by it's entrepreneur landlord) was set up as a linen manufactory- employing over 3,000 people at one stage. It would have been interesting if it had managed to survive as a centre of production.