[ SEAM BLAZER ] story.
Hi Fam! <3 I thought it would be interesting to share a story behind THE JS [ SEAM BLAZER ] & how it came together. Also, I will share some interesting facts & a new “sticker”.
STORY.
I accidentally whipped up the Seam Blazer in 2021, around the same time JS kicked off, though a bit later in the summer. I was sleeping at my mom's tiny apartment in Lahti, FIN. While being there I went tho the local Red Cross thrift shop and found a nice black vintage blazer. After I had bought it back to the apartment I was bored out of my mind at Mom's place, and her sewing machine caught my eye on the table. In a heart beat, I decided to start “seaming” the vintage blazer. I went all in with the sewing machine, stitching away like there was no tomorrow. When I finally stopped and took a good look at the blazer, I thought, "What the fuck have I done? It looks so odd and kinda awful." I took the blazer home to Jyväskylä, FIN, and over time, it grew on me. Eventually, I snapped a pic and put it up online. To my surprise, people started liking its edgy vibe.
Since then, I've been offering the JS [ SEAM BLAZER ] in a made-to-order style, and with time JS started to offer more Seam Blazer sets and designs. Loads of old vintage blazers have found new homes through this, while making a change to better our planet's well-being. The making of just one new blazer pumps out 10-25 kg of CO2 and sucks up 5,000-8,000 liters of water, so reworking them is definitely worth it! That's why I though it would be funny to recreate the "SINÄ TEET HYVIKISTÄ HÄVIKKIÄ" stickers found in Finnish supermarkets, aimed more at reducing fashion waste. (See below.) Anyhow, if you’re looking for something unique and sustainable, JS [ SEAM BLAZER ] might just be it.
Buying a reworked blazer can seriously cut down on CO2 emissions and water use compared to buying a brand-new one. Here's a rough estimate based on typical textile industry stats:
CO2 Emissions Saved.
The textile industry is a significant contributor to CO2 emissions. Producing a new blazer, for example, can emit approximately 10-25 kilograms of CO2, depending on its materials and manufacturing process.
Choosing a reworked blazer saves the same amount of CO2 emissions since it avoids the need to create a new garment. Opting for second-hand or reworked clothing can reduce CO2 emissions by about 10-25 kilograms.
Water Saved.
Water consumption is also substantial in clothing production, especially in cotton cultivation and dyeing processes. Making a single cotton t-shirt, for instance, can use up to 2,700 liters of water. Although blazers are typically not made from cotton, their production still requires a significant amount of water.
Manufacturing a new blazer can consume anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 liters of water, depending on the materials and production methods used.
Choosing a reworked blazer saves all that water because it eliminates the need to manufacture new fabric.
In a Nutshell.
Purchasing a reworked blazer can yield the following environmental savings:
CO2 Emissions: Approximately 10-25 kilograms.
Water Consumption: About 5,000-8,000 liters.
These estimates vary based on the blazer's materials, manufacturing location, and production techniques. However, opting for second-hand or reworked clothing generally makes a significant positive impact on our planet.
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Thank you for reading & supporting!
<3, Vilma / Founder of JS