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Dressed for success We launch our new examination uniform with dancewear partners Dansez. After many months of collaborative working between member teachers and Dansez we are proud to present our new capsule collection. Made with the latest in sustainable high performance fabrics, our recommended examination uniform is right up to date with supporting the waste to wear revolution. The uniforms are made with Econyl®, a regenerated nylon made entirely from waste materials. By transforming discarded fishing nets, fabric scraps and other nylon waste, we are giving these materials a new lease of life. This regenerative approach not only helps clean our oceans and landfills but also sets a new standard for sustainable dance wear. Our collection is designed to support and enhance every movement a dancer makes. The fabric offers exceptional elasticity and resilience ensuring that dancers can perform with confidence and ease. Allowing for unrestricted movement and optimal performance in the studio and at examinations. Any items not made in Econy® are limited to those containing mesh and the hoodies or
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T-shirts. Mesh is still made using sustainable practices but it is not recycled (it is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and a member of the ‘Green Company’ organisation). Hoodies and T-shirts are all made using 100% organic cotton. The kit was thoroughly tested and sampled by a range of schools across the country. “It was so exciting to see the months of collaborative development with ISTD come to life and with the dancers simply beaming with delight when they wore the new designs during the shoot” commented Samantha Carney, Managing Director of Dansez.
It was so exciting to see the months of collaborative development with ISTD come to life.
