MINDFUL MATERIALS

Creating beautiful, high-quality products that positively impact our environment is all in a day’s work for TTK Collective Co-Founders, Janelle and Nicki.

By ERIN SIMPSON

The detrimental impact of fast fashion on the environment comes as no surprise to us all. With such a large portion of fashion waste going straight to landfill, more and more people are looking to make a difference by changing their spending habits, and TTK Collective coowners, Janelle and Nicki, are helping us kiss goodbye to fast fashion once and for all.

It all began with the need for a creative outlet and a passion for sustainability. And so, eco-friendly fashion label, The Travelling Kimono, was launched over a decade ago. “At the time, the concept of ethical and sustainable production was not well understood, but I was determined to bring this vision to life,” Janelle recalls.

Covid lockdowns meant the team had to permanently close their well-loved Noosa boutique and sell The Travelling Kimono, but despite hard times, the continuous support from the local Noosa community led them to explore more opportunities.

As Janelle and Nicki shifted their focus, they opened their own ethical manufacturing house, TTK Collective. “Through our knowledge and experience, we wanted to open up the doors to be able to offer ethically made products for other like-minded people who are just as committed to having an influential brand as we are.”

“There is no force more powerful than a collective of brands transforming the fashion industry for good,” says Janelle.

“We prioritise the use of sustainable fabrics and materials such as organic cotton and recycled polyester, and work with suppliers who share our commitment to reducing waste and preserving the planet,” says Janelle. Just two years later, TTK Collective now produces pieces for 28 different brands.

With another exciting project currently in the works, these business-savvy fashionistas aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. After spending a year planning, designing, and perfecting their products, they’re finally ready to launch their new eco-friendly and ethical merchandise brand, TTK Blanks. Stay tuned to see what’s in store for 2023.

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