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Men's Clothing ➔ Sweatshirt
Identifier:
2021.41.1Description:
This hooded sweatshirt is made of lyocell from eucalyptus trees and was dyed with pomegranates. It is completely biodegradable and is intended to be composted after its lifetime. A simple design, it has a hood attached at the neck, long sleeves with elasticized cuffs, and a loose hem. A label at the neck reads "Vollebak | Made in Portugal | Small | The plant and pomegranate hoodie is made from plants and dyed with pomegranate, so you can just bury it in the ground at the end of its life and this care label is designed to dissolve in the first wash, so maybe taken a photograph of it first. | Care Instructions, Wash at 30 Degrees, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Dry Clean | Fabric Composition, Lyocell 100%, Pomegranate Dye 100%".Date:
2021Materials:
Lyocell from Eucalyptus Trees, Pomegranate DyeCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.