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
In Loving Memory of Our
Co-Founder, Dr. Tierney Thys
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved co-founder, Dr. Tierney Thys.
Tierney lived with a deep love for the ocean, for wild places, and for the fragile beauty of life on this planet. An explorer, biologist, and storyteller, she spent decades using science, film, and curiosity to help the world see nature with wonder and responsibility.
Her journey took her across oceans and continents, documenting and celebrating the remarkable communities of makers who have long created textiles in harmony with nature. Through these travels, she helped shape the vision of ATW80Fabrics- a future where fabrics come from renewable sources and not from fossil fuels.
Her spirit and values will remain woven into everything we do.
Please keep Tierney and her loved ones in your thoughts.
With heavy hearts,
The ATW80Fabrics Team
260+
Plant, Animal, Bio-based, & Recycled fabrics
in our collection
45
Countries represented
120
Makers
interviewed
66+
Fabric stories in our Digital Fabrics Library
NEW Collaborations
FRAGILE THREADS INITIATIVE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK, UK
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.
Illustration by Dawson Phillips
INSIDE OUT COLLABORATIVE ARTWORK WITH 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.
Image courtesy of Rowland and Chinami Ricketts
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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