Paper clothing may seem like a designer’s error where the designer neglected to translate pattern to fabric, but think again, because Tyvek clothing, the same material used for mailing envelopes and house wrap, is rocking the fashion world in a very big way. Tyvek clothing by House-Wear, is a sustainable, recyclable, eco-stylish fashion line that minimizes environmental impact, increases the lifespan of clothing, and supports the American economy to boot.
The Paper-Wear line of Tyvek clothing by eco-friendly fashion designer Laura Sansone is whimsical, and might bring back your childhood fantasies of becoming a living breathing character of children’s book “Harold and the Purple Crayon”. Paper-Wear items also have more practical functions as well, they’re nearly weightless and perfect for the hot summer season. All items are washing machine safe, and even offer protection from the elements by repelling water during a rainstorm.
House-Wear’s innovative and sustainably-focused fashion line makes its contribution to conserving our natural resources on a number of levels. To go along with its one of a kind look, the fashion line doesn’t use expensive embellishment which through sourcing and shipping create unnecessary waste. Instead the designer opts to use non-toxic paint which is applied by hand to add a creative element to the otherwise plain white (and sometimes silver) garments. The Tyvek fabric is durable and expected to last, but if a fashion lovers desire to wear the clothing expires before the garment’s lifespan, they can ship off their discarded wardrobe to the Tyvek recycling plant.
If all that’s still not enough for you, once it’s time to move on from your favorite Tyvek dress or blouse, you can add it to your collection of office supplies to accommodate your shipping needs! Or, you can go with their compostable purses, which upon fashion expiration can hang out with your fruit peels and pet worms to retire from a hard life of mixing and mingling in your closet with your collection of eco-friendly accessories!
Via: Inhabitat
