‘In a gentle way, you can shake the world.’
Gandhi (1942)
Textiles and fashion are grabbing the headlines for their destructive nature. At Khadi London we believe that they can instead become a force for good. For us fabric is just a medium. Our mission is to go beyond sustainability and create a wholistic society – through a path which is subtle, straight and swift.
‘In a gentle way, you can shake the world.’
Mahatma Gandhi (1942)
Khadi London exists to support the work of designers who value craft and provenance while challenging the unsustainable practices of fast fashion and throwaway culture. Our suppliers are based in different parts of India and we work closely with them to build capacity, improve standards and designs and adopt better business practices.
Textiles and fashion are grabbing the headlines for their destructive nature. At Khadi London we believe that they can instead become a force for good. For us fabric is just a medium. Our mission is to go beyond sustainability and create a wholistic society – through a path which is subtle, straight and swift.
Easily customisable to your requirements (we can provide options for colour, stripes, checks, prints and ply), fabrics come in a variety of weaves, textures and thickness-ranging from linen-like coarse Khadi to highly refined muslin.
All our fabrics are:
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Easily customisable to your requirements (we can provide options for colour, stripes, checks, prints and ply), fabrics come in a variety of weaves, textures and thickness-ranging from linen-like coarse Khadi to highly refined muslin.
All our fabrics are:
- 100% natural
- use natural and Azo-free dyes
- Quality checked before delivery
- Suitable for all seasons
- Available as low minimum orders
- Made to order
Easily customisable to your requirements (we can provide options for colour, stripes, checks, prints and ply), fabrics come in a variety of weaves, textures and thickness-ranging from linen-like coarse Khadi to highly refined muslin.
All our fabrics are:
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Produces 91% less emissions than machine made fabric.
Saves 3.24x more energy than milling cloth.
Uses 20% less water than conventional techniques.
The ‘khadi way’ can contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
No 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
No 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
No 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, particularly for women.
No 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
No 13: Take action relevant to combating climate change and its impacts
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Produces 91% less emissions than machine made fabric. |
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Uses 20% less water than conventional techniques. |
The ‘khadi way’ can contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Khadi Cotton
Our collection ranges from fine muslin to heavy weight fabrics including canvas and denim (khadi denim is lighter and more breathable than regular denim). We also sell organic cotton khadi, organic handwoven cotton, naturally dyed and unbleached khadi and handwoven fabrics.
Khadi Wool
Made from sheep breeds raised by nomads, khadi wool is spun, woven and dyed by hand. Our collection is from the desert district of Kutch in Gujarat and includes khadi wool blended with handwoven kala cotton yarns.
Khadi Peace Silk
Khadi London specialises in peace silk where cocoons are only harvested once the moth or butterfly has emerged. The silk collected from cocoons is hand spun – true to khadi. Our collection includes silk from Tussar, Eri and Muga which tend to be raised in forested areas – providing livelihoods to some of the poorest rural communities in India. We also supply Mulberry peace silk.
Alternative Fabrics
We are cautiously exploring nettle, hemp and Tencel. Our collection currently includes Tencel and a new hemp – cotton blend recently introduced by one of our suppliers.
Each of our fabrics has a unique personality – attractive and tactile in equal measure.
Place an enquiry or schedule an in-person appointment to get to know the stories behind our fabrics.
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