The world is awash in polyester. It’s in clothing, furniture, draperies. And that’s not a good thing. It’s easy to understand why people gravitate to synthetic fabrics —they tend to be wrinkle-free or stain resistant. That’s because they’re basically plastic.
And they’re inexpensive — at least to buy. But what kinds of toxins are they emitting?
Teascarf Brooklyn uses fine quality natural fabrics such as bamboo, cotton, and wool. Bamboo is naturally stain resistant. This lightweight crepe has excellent hand, or drape.
Artist Reed Slater steeps tea and carefully places the teabags on watercolor paper to make intricate designs. After photographing the vibrant patterns, he prints them onto fabric, which he then fashions into art scarves.
“I love the idea that there’s beauty everywhere — even in unexpected places,” he said, “And that people wear my art.” He uses high quality fabrics made of a blend of bamboo and cotton to make his scarves. “Bamboo is quick growing and renewable,” he said, “and that’s good for the planet.” The fabric is printed, sewn, and fringed in Manhattan.
Slater studied industrial design at Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design. He formed his company Teascarf Brooklyn in 2012, and is currently running a Kickstarter campaign throughout the month of May to produce a limited edition of six of his designs.
The designs include: Mango Passion, Blue Dream, Rare Earth, Honeybush, and Aurora Borealis. As their names imply, the collection offers a wide variety of hues and moods to suit all tastes and complement all wardrobes.
The lightweight fabric is perfect for all seasons. Available in two sizes, 27”x 66” or 18”x 52”, they can be worn as a scarf, shawl, or sarong. They go from office to evening, casual to chic, city to beach, and are the perfect complement to jeans.
To learn more about Teascarf Brooklyn, visit teascarf.com or www.kickstarter.com
