THE RAG PICKER / Long Sleeve Patchwork Sweatshirt
The Rag Picker sweatshirt is part of a collection of pieces we have created with a focus on patchworking with offcuts from our production so we can make beautiful one-off pieces that also reduce waste.
This long sleeve sweatshirt is made from an organic cotton loop back jersey mixed with heavy organic cotton drill and Indian cotton patches that have been overlocked and feature pleated sections. The sweatshirt has no bottom band or cuff and has a looser fit as the fabric has a more drapey look to create a look that is relaxed and effortless.
Each piece is a complete one off, no two are alike. This image is an example of a piece we recently made for the store. Each piece is made to order and will be unique.
Details & Styling
As a brand, we are very conscious of reducing wastage and therefore strive to make as much usage out of each fabric. We cut all of our fabrics by hand and are always thinking of new ways to use the tiniest pieces of fabric and the small offcuts. These offcuts have inspired this collection of patchwork pieces. We love to make something wonderful from offcuts that would usually be discarded by the big brands and the real beauty is that every piece is a one-off, no two items are alike.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a vital part of the ethos at Les Animaux. We produce our collection with the environment in mind. In order to reduce opportunity for wastage and increase sustainability we make the vast majority of our collection is made to order in our studio in Margate. This means we limit our stock, wastage and environmental impact.
We are very conscious about reducing wastage and therefore strive for make as much usage out of each fabric. We cut all of our fabrics by hand and are always thinking of new ways to use the tiniest pieces of fabric and the small offcuts are used to make business cards and labels.
