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The Accidental Stitcher
£275.00 1 in stock
“Handmade and Unique, Eco-friendly Activewear and Sustainable Cork Yoga Mats”
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As a yoga enthusiast since university, I decided a few years ago I wanted to design products in line with my passion. I was increasingly disillusioned by the very plain yoga mats on the market and the 'same, same', abstract print leggings. I set out to fuse in my design, the eco-friendly credentials of the materials I use, in the artwork I created. Using designs that reflect the wildlife we are trying to protect by turning to more eco-friendly and sustainable options in the products we buy, was very much at the fore front of my mind.
My leggings are crafted from recycled plastics, by melting down disused plastic bottles and turning them into a polyester yarn. They are high waisted, have a great four way stretch and look and feel good on the skin.
My cork yoga mats use a top layer of cork, which is sustainable and no tree is harmed in the process. The bark will grow back on the tree before it is harvested again, some 10 years later. The underside of the mats are TPE foam, which is 100% biodegradable and provides cushioning and support. Cork offers a naturally antibacterial surface to practice on and due to a naturally occurring substance in cork, called Suberin, which has a wax like texture, it has a brilliant grip too. Slipping on yoga mats was something that always irritated me, so when I found cork, it revolutionised my practice.
All my artwork is original and hand drawn, which is then printed using only eco-friendly inks and dyes. My aim has always been to bring a smile when we step on to our mat, making us feel good whilst we escape some of that chatter in our minds and get some solace through yoga and fitness. Happy body = healthy mind.
I hope you like my products. Please feel free to message any questions. Namaste!
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