Aarrekid makes treasures that last
Aarre means ‘treasure’ or ‘precious’ in Finnish, and that’s what this local fashion house wants to add to your wardrobe.
Garmendo gets sweaty without sweatshops
Finland’s Garmendo knows what’s expected of a great piece of sportswear and what’s expected of the makers of them, as well.
Tarvas walks a mile in your shoes
Finnish shoe brand Tarvas wants to help all of us explore the world with dry socks – never mind the weather.
KUDE is the cornerstone of a curvy wardrobe
Finnish company KUDE thinks clothes shouldn’t go out of fashion or style – they should be so classy and durable that they last beyond fads and seasons.
Spinnova awarded for world-changing idea
Finnish company Spinnova has developed a sustainable fibre innovation that has been recognised with a World Changing Ideas Award by Fast Company.
TAUKO wraps you in ideology
For Finnish fashion house TAUKO, it all started out from an ideological desire to have a positive impact on the textile industry. Its recycled designs have found an audience among socially aware and other fashionistas.
Novita’s handicraft awarded in the UK
Finnish yarn and design company Novita has been presented the Best International Newcomer Award at The British Craft Awards 2019.
Spinnova signs globally recognised textile expert
Sustainable textile company Spinnova has signed professor Nawar Kadi, from the University of Borås, to help to commercialise the company’s fibre-production technology.
Emmy makes second-hand your first choice
Finland-based Emmy functions like a flea market, but with no fleas. It’s not only an online marketplace for second-hand fashion, but also a way for brands to prove their commitment to durability.
Juha Salmela named European CTO of the Year
The innovator and co-founder of Finnish sustainable fibre startup Spinnova, Juha Salmela, has been chosen as Europe’s chief technology officer of 2018.
Novita launches Moomin yarns internationally
Finnish family company Novita has entered into a co-operation agreement with Moomin Characters to bring Moomin-themed yarns to international markets.
