Coffee to Couture

Such a great idea! this article talks about how a Taiwan based company is using coffee grounds as part of the raw material for clothing. combined with a coconut derivative, the fabric is UV proof, wicks moisture away and is breathable, they are marketing it into a sportswear line. So mart! Really, sustainable materials should be more heavily invested in, it would create a new product that would be well received on the market, help reduce waste, and create opportunity for jobs in marketing and producing new industry. Go read the coffee into clothes article at http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jul/27/clothes-coffee