Knowledge sharing about plastics at Fæbrikstad

Under the banner "Fæb info," the Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund was one of several participants sharing knowledge about sustainable textile solutions through exhibitions and stands. The knowledge trail was put together by the event agency Andre Boller and was divided into five zones, each detailing different aspects of plastics in textiles.

By exploring the different zones, visitors could learn about the difference between natural fibers and synthetic fibers, how many garments per year are "enough" clothes, and the advantages of using plastics in clothing.

See the exhibition here:

A Sustainable Collaboration

Previously, the Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund worked with Fæbrik on a miniseries about plastics in clothing, which was viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media. Now, they have taken the collaboration further to what the Fæbrik founders describe as the Nordic region's greenest clothing festival; namely Fæbrikstad, which took over Vikingskipet for the second year in a row.

The quartet behind Fæbrik and Fæbrikstad consists of Jenny Skavlan, Ingrid Bergtun, Mari Norden, and Ingrid Vik Lysne.

– We want people to learn as much as possible when they are here at Fæbrikstad, explains Skavlan.

– And the reason why we think it is so important to convey more knowledge about clothing is that it makes it easier to make better choices, adds Bergtun.

Surprising Facts

Members from Natur og Ungdom served as guides to take visitors through the knowledge trail. Here, both facts about the natural materials wool, silk, cotton, and linen were on the curriculum, as well as the names of the various plastic textiles commonly found in clothes; for example, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and spandex.

Many found the information about which garments plastic actually has a function in to be useful. Smart use of plastic can be found in, for example, tights, rainwear, sportswear, and swimwear.

See more pictures from the exhibition and festival here: