Journey into the wild world of fabrics.

From the wisdom of indigenous cultures to cutting edge innovations in recycling and bio fabrication, we celebrate the diversity of nature-friendly alternatives to fast fashion fabrics.

Around the World in 80 Fabrics is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization No# 87-3853910

North Ronaldsay breed of seaweed eating sheep, North Ronaldsay Island, Scotland. Drone footage by Rowan Aitchison for ATW80F

200+

Plant, Animal, Bio-based, & Recycled fabrics
in our collection

45

Countries represented

86

Makers
interviewed

66+

Fabric stories in our Digital Fabrics Library

NEW Collaborations

FRAGILE THREADS INITIATIVE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK, UK

Illustration by Dawson Phillips

Working closely with the Royal School of Needlework, ATW80F will be partnering with multiple community organizations and global fabric makers in 2025 to launch the RSN Fragile Threads initiative.

INSIDE OUT COLLABORATIVE ARTWORK WITH ROWLAND AND CHINAMI RICKETTS

Image courtesy of Rowland and Chinami Ricketts

In collaboration with Ricketts Studio, Rowland and Chinami Ricketts created the installation, Inside Out, constructed of 23 different denim samples from around the world. As a visual storytelling tool, we hope to shed light on denim's origins and evolving story by highlighting small to large fabric mills creating transparent denim worldwide. The fabrics and stories woven into this artwork will take viewers on a global journey  as we follow the literal threads of our beloved jeans through space and time.

Video design by Zoe Park

Supporting the UN SDGs

At ATW80Fabrics we support UN sustainability goals by fostering connections between plastic-free fabrics and planetary health. We elevate mindful makers who prioritize restorative practices that sequester carbon, enrich soil and water health, safeguard the biodiversity of ocean and land ecosystems, and respect the lives of workers.

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LAOTIAN “Love Patch” Bombax Muri silk embriodery, UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Culture Naga motif. Tai Dang and Tai Phan weavers are famous for their silk making and intricate weaving skills, indigenous knowledge is combined with art
Meet Veomanee Douangdala, cofounder of Ock Pop Tok and a guardian of Laos' rich textile heritage. Learning to weave from her mother at the age of 8, Veomanee quickly became an accomplished weaver, a skill that played a crucial role in supporting her
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee designated Laos’ traditional naga motif weaving as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Women across the Lao PDR weave Naga designs onto their traditional skirts for protection and strength. The Naga
Adiv Pure Nature, is a Mumbai-based company in India that creates beautiful, natural-dyed fabrics for scarves, garments, jewelry, and more. Adiv's Temple Blessings Project is truly innovative–recycling offerings at local Hindu temples into dy
Meet Rupa Trivedi, founder of Adiv Pure Nature and The Temple Blessings Project. Rupa set out to reclaim the power of natural plants and flowers for vibrant Indian silks and cottons after realizing that traditional connections to the materials and pr
Weaving People & Fiber Together in Search of Sustainable Fashion”- www.adivpurenature.com Follow their work: @adivpurenature #atw80fabrics #adivpurenature #rupatridevi #ethicalfashion #sustainability #handmadecreativity #templeblessingspr
Piñatex® is a textile made from discarded pineapple leaves. The leaves’ long fibers are extracted through a process called decortication, performed by the farming community at a plantation in the Philippines. Once the fibers have bee
Meet Dr. Carmen Hijosa, founder of Ananas Anam, a company that produces Piñatex - a new and natural textile made from pineapple leaf fibers. Dr. Hijosa's journey with Piñatex began when she was working in the fashion accessories industr