Rebecca Thorley-Fox

Female

Cheshire

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Ilustrator and clothes designer.
Company / organisation:
Second Skin
Website (if you have one):
http://fashioninganethicalindustry.org/studentwork/fashionstudentsd...
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Consumer, Designer, Other
I am looking to discover or buy
Natural and organic fabric suppliers. Manufacturers, home workers/ seamstresses. Artisan woodblock printers. Selling outlets.
About me / About business or organisation:
I have recently graduated from my Creative Arts degree at Bath Spa University. I spent my last year writing my dissertation titled 'Small is Best', on sustainable fashion. Along side completing my research, I developed my illustration skills and crafted my own small collection. The clothes I made were printed from my own wood blocks on to fairtrade and organic hand dyed cotton.

For my illustrations I have worked with vintage fabric off cuts from Enamore which were embroidered. I am currently working on water colour illustrations for Enamore.
Career history / Company history:
Student. Freelance illustration.

Fabric suppliers found:
http://www.tammachat.com/shop/silk_fabrics.html
envirotextiles

Comment Wall:

  • Guna Dubrovska

    Nice Drawing!

    Feb 19, 2009

  • Maiya

    We get fabrics from a local textile recycling plant but also boot fairs and charity shops as you can find some lovely quirky vintage prints and buttons :)

    Feb 21, 2009

  • Patricia Rodriguez

    Hi there!!

    Feb 22, 2009

  • jacqueline

    in response to your question I am primarily sourcing from africa and am building up contacts but have also found companies in america and asia too who does similar fabrics. One will do 60metres per colour but that is still the lowest i have found so far and quite reasonable....but what fabrics were you seeking??
    maybe give me a call and we can chat further.
    jacqueline

    Mar 27, 2009

  • ANDREA GALER

    Bekky - sorry to take so long getting in touch, it has taken me a while to get into using this network, sales of lace etc are through www.powerofhandslimited.co.uk - - are you London based? - the full range isn't as yet on the website and it is actually best to discuss things that interest you by phone with me at this stage - 07803 613811

    best Andrea

    May 25, 2009

  • Meaghan Curry

    Hiya!

    Welcome to the Africa Network!

    If you have any news, events or information you want to share, please start discussions and engage in dialogue.

    Ethical Fashion Forum is trying to build this network to encompass all those interested in sustainable production in Africa, so please encourage interested people to join!

    Cheers!
    Meg

    Jun 12, 2009

  • shailini sheth amin

    Hi Bekky,

    I am sorry I did not see your message before. Please email me on shailini@moralfibre-fabrics.com. We will be pleased to deal with your order. We do have minimums. please see the Notes section of our website for details.
    Best... Shailini

    Jun 22, 2009

  • Udaya Bikram Thapa

    Hello there,
    Namaste from Nepal! I just wanted to drop you a line about our company, 'Heaven Hemp' here in Kathmandu which I run with my (British) wife. I've been working here in Nepal since 2002 when I set up my own workshop (we have a permanent team of 8) to design manufacture and export ethically produced natural fibre goods - wild hemp, wild nettle, banana, peace silk, wool and bamboo.
    We now export clothes, accessories, homeware, fabric and yarn to the UK, Norway, the US, Japan and India. As well as using power-loomed natural fibre blends for our clothes, we also source wild hemp and wild nettle yarn and fabric (naturally organic) from farming families in the hills who hand-spin the yarn and hand-weave it on small looms. We have also just started to design and make our own handloomed fabrics too.
    You can see some of our products at www.wildweaves.co.uk, including the new ‘balika’ range of kids' clothes which Rosie (my wife) designed (and my kids modelled!) The site www.heavenhemp.co.uk is our wholesale catalogue. We are trying to spread the word about what we do to create interest in our products, create jobs, and to keep the tradition of hand spun yarn and hand loomed cloth alive in Nepal.

    Please drop me a line if I can tell you anything more,

    Take care
    Udaya

    Sep 13, 2009

  • Mary King

    Hello Rebecca, you may be interested in our natural fabrics which can be viewed at www.panchachuli.co.uk Let us know if you need any help, Regards Mary

    Sep 13, 2009