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Being one of the most celebrated names in the fashion industry, comes with great expectations, and Christopher Raeburn lives up to them. He’s the leading advocate of sustainable and intelligent fashion. This is because he strongly believes in three concepts: His ‘manifesto for change’: RÆBURN’s working revolves around reusing surplus used fabric and garments- from kites to parachutes to even military stock- to make distinctive, utilitarian and practical clothing, with a very streetwear-ish aesthetic. From his very first collection of garments made from military stock to currently...


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One of our most favourite collaborations was with Ivywake. Specializing in sustainable menswear, Ivywake uses the finest organic fabrics, wool and Pinatex. Imagine owning something made from Pineapple leaves! Now they aren't only sustainable in terms of the materials that they use: their motto is 1 T-Shirt Sold = 2 Lives Changed! We Love the founder, Sam McCarthy's drive and passion towards a cause he really believes in- Sustainability! So when he had some kind words to share about KAPDAA, we just had to share it. Watch what he has to say about us here!  Collaborations with him and Ivywake...


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Founded in 2013 Crùbag was a result of Jessica Giannotti’s (Founder) immense love for the oceans, marine science and the arts. As a student of Marine science, she found inspiration from the unique, hidden world underwater, especially on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. Her background and skills help her in designing and developing products that tell the story behind the inspiration. Their textile collections are a collaborative effort with the research done by marine scientists. Their collections are linked to knowledge based campaigns to raise awareness and open lines of discussion...


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Kapdaa is thrilled & excited to have been featured in Forbes #ChangeTheWorld.  Olivia Pinnock, a London-based fashion journalist, lecturer & the founder of The Fashion Debates  highlights the importance of reducing waste which has always been a top priority for more efficient business. The pressure is piling on fashion brands to reduce the amount of textile sent to landfill. Despite the many schemes to rescue fabric from the cutting room floor and send it for recycling, greater uptake of these initiatives is being hampered by the need for brands to protect the IP. Read on to know...


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Thrilled to be part of Sublime Magazine's list of The 2018 Greenovators. And this is what they had to say...   If you work in textiles and are wondering what to do with the extra ends of rolls and offcuts that pile up each season, then KAPDAA could be the answer. The Offcut Company, as they call themselves, collaborate with fashion and interior designers to repurpose their existing excess materials from the cutting floor to create beautiful day-to-day products, solving the cloth waste management issue. KAPDAA endeavours to change the perception that upcycled products are not good...


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A blog with a difference. This is a lovely write-up from the sustainable fashion label Jan ’N June about our collaboration with them.  When cutting the fabrics in our garment production in Poland there happen to be offcuts. This is what the leftovers of the materials are called that are not used to sew a garment. Sometimes our production in Poland needs even less fabric than calculated. We didn’t like the idea of simply throwing away those offcuts. Instead we decided to make beautiful accessories and notebook covers out of these leftovers! Yay! The collection of these products will be available...


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Kapdaa was thrilled to be part of the Ratti's latest sustainable projects, which managed fabric waste with the following actions: Preventing, Reducing, Recycling. The collaboration between the two companies allowed for innovative use of reusing fabrics and transforming waste in elegant notebooks and trendy prints. Founded in 1945, since the beginning, Ratti has always been very involved with ethical, sustainable and environmental issues. Its commitment toward protecting the environment in any possible way, is proved by subscribing welfare certifications to guarantee greater attention during...


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We’re delighted to be working with Liz Nehdi on an exciting new product range of offcut eye masks, made exclusively from the excess materials from her stunning silk scarves, kimonos, handkerchiefs and pocket squares. With each gorgeous silk print eye mask as pretty as a tropical bloom, we know that they would make the perfect gift for frequent travellers and light sleepers alike! To ensure maximum comfortability for the wearer, they feature silk chiffon fronts with matching smooth silk backs, and are finished with an elasticated strap. And even better, each bespoke eye mask is packaged...


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Exclusively created for Edinburgh Castle, these bespoke handcrafted notebooks are the epitome of prestige and luxury... We're proud to be part of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017 with a fantastic collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland on an exciting new product development. The highly esteemed design reflects the rich history of Scotland with grey, blue, royal red and gold embedded throughout to celebrate the Crown Jewels held within the Castle's doors. This rich tweed was woven with the finest 100% lambwool from Knockando's mill in Spey Valley, Scotland and...


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We are so happy to be working with MissPrint to give a new purpose to their beautiful screen-printed fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings! Together we have produced a range of A5 handcrafted notebooks, with a special twist! As visual design is essential to the brand’s ethos, wallpaper samples were placed throughout the pages in a variety of colours from their collection! This is a excellent way of showcasing the materials so that people can interact and engage with them. We also added an expandable pocket to the back of the notebooks, which is a great feature for keeping any spare notes in place! The...


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