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How to Compare Plant-based Leathers for Everyday Trainers and Long Walks
Plant-based leathers promise sustainability and style, yet their comfort and durability for trainers and other everyday footwear can differ markedly...
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10 Ways to Keep Vegan Trainers Dry Without Damaging Them
Do you dodge wet weather with your favourite pair of vegan trainers because a single shower can mean stains, delamination...
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Which three trainer materials are easiest to repair, and how to spot them?
A tiny tear or a scuffed heel can make your favourite trainers feel ruined. But some materials mend far more...
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Which three artist stories best connect audiences to materials, craft and purpose?
We live among objects whose origins are often invisible, so many pieces feel detached from the people who made them...
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3 Sustainability Trade-offs of Plant-Based Leathers from Production to End of Life
Plant-based leathers are often presented as a sustainable alternative to animal hide, but their real environmental impact varies. It depends...
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Extend the life of your vegan trainers with simple at-home repairs
If your vegan trainers look tired, with scuffed toes, loose seams or a lingering odour, replacement is not the only...
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How to Clean Vegan Trainers Safely, by Material and Stain Type
Stains, scuffs and the elements shorten the lifespan of vegan trainers, leaving them looking tired fast. Cleaning them the wrong...
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Top 3 Ways Artists Shape Materials, Production and Durability in Sustainable Fashion
Why do some sustainable garments feel luxurious while others fall apart after only a few wears? The difference usually comes...
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How to Set a Cleaning Routine for Vegan Trainers That Actually Works
Vegan trainers can lose colour, shape and comfort from everyday dirt, sweat and neglect. Learn how to clean them effectively...
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How do artist-led repair and remaking programmes extend the lifespan of clothes and trainers?
Rather than binning a favourite jumper or a pair of worn trainers, artist-led repair and remaking programmes reclaim garments and...
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