Making sourdough starters and brewing your own beer is so last year people! Now you should be growing your own fabric from among other things bacteria and green tea! A women named Suzanne Lee is the inventor and runs a research project called Biocouture (coolest name ever).

T-shirt with a hint of lemon?

Why would we want to do this? Because the textiles used today aren’t very eco-friendly. Making a single cotton t-shirt requires 4000 liters of water and that is just one negative aspect of it. We need a more sustainable clothing industry.

I watched Schrödingers katt on NRK on the future of the textile industry. That was a fascinating program for the nerd in me that also likes to sew. I really recommend it to the ones of you that understand Norwegian.

It covers many interesting topics on how technology is entering the fabric industry and how the industry is looking for more eco-friendly ways to make fabrics. Fiber optics in your clothing? Clothes as medical devices? Paper dresses and no I am not just talking about this adorable kids that makes paper dresses.

I feel the need to learn more about the environmental impact of different fabrics and the future of textiles after seeing this program. I also feel the need to convince my fiancé that we should try to grow some fabric in the downstairs bathroom. How cool would that be!!