+33 9 83 57 25 38Green Seagulls' opinion on bamboo
Bamboo has been considered as an ecological fiber for about fifteen years. The Green Seagulls have investigated, and went to the bamboo plantation of Anduze, the largest in Europe, created in 1856 by a passionate botanist. The analysis below has been completed by research on the Internet and exchanges with textile manufacturers. The bamboo [...]
The natural dye
Natural Dyeing Workshop Summer is here, and we suddenly feel like wearing bright colors, or soft colors, or pastel colors, but in any case color! Whether you want to give a facelift to clothes you no longer wear, or dye a silly cotton t-shirt, we'll help you find the perfect [...]
Printing technique: silk-screen printing
Screen printing, stencil games At Les Mouettes Vertes, we are committed to guiding our customers towards the printing and personalization techniques best suited to their project. At first glance, nothing could be simpler than printing a photo or a logo on an ecru tote bag or a white T-shirt. But think again: depending on the type of printing you want to do, you can [...]
Ecological labels for textiles: how to choose?
Tainted with a scent of scandal and recognized as one of the most polluting industries in the world, the textile industry needs to be profoundly renewed. This is why Les Mouettes Vertes chose organic cotton, and did everything possible to guarantee the best working conditions not only for their employees but also for their environment.
Weleda relaxation cushion
A creative video! Discover Charlotte, the stylist of Les Mouettes Vertes, in her creative work around a relaxation cushion made with Weleda. This product is made of cherry pits, and is realized in the environmental and social respect which is so dear to us. Charlotte is in charge of the aesthetic part, which you can discover in [...]
Organic cotton bag: greenwashing or responsible approach?
Is the organic cotton tote bag being offered as goodies by more and more companies part of a committed, eco-responsible approach, or just greenwashing? At a time when the tote bag is making its way into all the finest boutiques, it's worth asking ourselves a few questions. Is this pretty, trendy must-have [...]
What does the Triman logo mean?
Mandatory since January 2015, the Triman logo, present on products or their packaging, will not have escaped you. But what does this pictogram mean? Objective: To improve waste sorting The Triman logo must appear on all products or their packaging for a little over a year: plastic, cardboard, etc.. The objective is to [...]
The cotton shopping bag, a first step towards zero waste
When you do your shopping at the market, at the supermarket or in a store, it will not have escaped your attention that plastic bags have become expensive, or even that they have disappeared in favor of reusable shopping bags. The zero waste approach is on its way! When a shopping bag allows an ecological approach [...]
Aral Sea: the hope of an ecological awareness
Cotton is a gold mine for many Asian countries. In the 50's, it was even considered as the White Gold of the USSR. But its cultivation is not without consequences on the environment .... The Aral Sea, an ecological disaster, is a good example. Can we finally talk about ecological awareness? The cotton in intensive culture upsets the balance [...]
