Going from imported garments to locally produced workwear can make a big difference. For SKRÄDDERI Karin Lundqvist, a member of Textilproduenterna, the latest assignment was both a creative journey and proof of the power of local production.
From idea to finished garment
Blå Stjärnan had previously ordered their work tunics from the USA, but wanted to find a more sustainable and locally produced solution. Together with the tailor, a new holistic approach was taken. The customer designed their own fabric pattern that reflects their business, the printing was done in Sweden and the tunics themselves were designed and sewn by Karin Lundqvist.
“It was fantastic fun to work so closely with the customer and create something completely unique. When production takes place locally, there is a flexibility that allows the garments to be adapted for the best fit and function,” says Karin Lundqvist.
A unique production chain
What makes the project special is that the entire chain – from fabric production to finished tunic – took place in Sweden. This not only provided an environmental benefit through shorter transport times, but also gave Blå Stjärnan the opportunity to get exactly the fabric and model they wanted.
Having control over the entire process also meant that small adjustments could be made quickly and easily. The result was garments that were not only functional, but also carried a sense of quality and care.
Sustainability in practice
For the tailoring company, it is clear that local production is not just a trend, but a concrete way to work more sustainably. By keeping production in Sweden, the climate footprint is reduced and more local actors have the opportunity to contribute.
“I am happy when customers see the value of thinking about the entire production chain. It shows that sustainability and quality can go hand in hand,” says Karin Lundqvist.
A future with more local collaborations
The project with Blå Stjärnan shows the power of collaboration between customer and producer. The hope is that more companies choose the same path forward: where workwear and special garments not only fulfill a function, but also tell a story about local craftsmanship and sustainability.
Contact:
Contact form: textilproduenterna.se
The Textile Producers Sewing Association is part of the CircularHub Twin Transition project’s ambitions to help create a circular ecosystem. The CircularHub Twin Transition project is financed, among other things, by the European Regional Development Fund.
