[ 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 facts.
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 it.
Since then, I've been offering the JS [ SEAM BLAZER ] 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! 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.
Thank you for reading & supporting!
With love, Vilma / Founder of JS
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