Our Journey to Sustainability
At Palava, we care about making beautiful clothes and about the impact they have on the world. Sustainability has always been important to us, but how do we do more, in the right way?
We know there are no simple fixes, so instead of pretending we have all the answers, we’re choosing to share the journey.
Through a series of short films, we’ll introduce the people behind the work and the questions that are shaping our decisions. We see this as an open conversation, so we’d love you to share your thoughts, questions and ideas with us as you watch, so we can explore what it really means to build a better way of making clothes together.
Where Did the Skills Go? – Fiona Colton Passing on her 50yrs of sewing skills and knowledge
Sample machinist Fiona shares her story of UK clothing manufacture, outsourcing to China and why valuing local making skills matters for truly sustainable clothing.
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Fit, Confidence and Clothing – Interview with Dr Clare Richardson
Researcher Clare Richardson and Bryony talk about how good fit can transform confidence – and why ill‑fitting clothes make us blame our bodies instead of the garment.
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A behind‑the‑scenes look at Bryony’s full body scan with Simon Gill, showing how real‑body data can reshape patterns, sizing and Palava’s approach to making clothes.
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Part of the reason we love having people visit us in store is because we can help them find the right fit. Fit matters. When something fits well, you wear it. You feel comfortable. You feel confide...
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This short dispatch follows Bryony as she travels to the University of Manchester to learn more about why fit is an important part of sustainable production.
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Working with Dr John Parkinson, one of the last remaining “shoddy men” in the UK, Bryony set out to recycle fibre from her blanket project and cotton offcuts from her clothing production. Shoddy, a...
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Dispatch No 8 – Waste not Waste
In this dispatch, Bryony talks about the fabric that doesn’t make it into a dress – the awkward offcuts from the factory floor that she’s never been able to throw away.
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The Hatchery - Making Things Better
Some of you have been asking us recently what the Hatchery actually is. So we thought it was probably time we explained it a little better, and started bringing you along on the journey with us pro...
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Dispatch No 7 - Pattern Personalities
Bryony reflects on how the new collection has landed in the shop, with customers responding not just to the clothes but to the prints themselves. She talks about the joy of seeing people try things...
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Dispatch no 6 - The Hidden Work of Wool
In this dispatch, Bryony follows the journey of her wool to the scouring plant — the place where raw fleece is washed, cleaned, and prepared for its next life.
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