TRAIDCRAFT BEHIND THE SCENES

TEAM TRAIDCRAFT RECOMMENDS… LOCKDOWN 3.0 EDITION!

It’s cold outside, it gets dark early and we’re restricted as to where we can go and what we can do… but we’re staying positive here at Traidcraft HQ. We thought we would share some of our book, TV and audiobook recommendations, keeping us entertained while we’re spending more time indoors.

“I have recently been watching Good Girls on Netflix. It’s a US comedy/ crime drama about three suburban mothers who orchestrate a local grocery store heist to escape financial ruin and establish independence together. They get into a hole and find it harder and harder to climb back out of it. I really enjoyed that and Umbrella Academy on Netflix, which was strange but worth the watch.”

Paul

“Over the past few weeks I’ve been gripped to eight-part series, The Serpent, on BBC. It is based on the crimes of Charles Sobhraj, a French thief, fraudster and serial killer. It follows Sobhraj, who preyed on Western tourists, throughout the Hippie Trail of Southeast Asia during the 1970s. I am mesmerised by the characters, the fashion and the beautiful backdrop of Thailand. I haven’t got to the end of the series yet so no spoilers please!!”

Sarah

“I recently listened to the audiobook The Sandman, by Neil Gaimans, which was excellent. It had a load of famous voices playing the parts, like James McAvoy, Andy Serkis and Taron Egerton. It's basically about The Sandman (James McAvoy) who is the ‘lord of dreams’ - it's a collection of short stories about him. There were lots of cool sounds effects too; it was probably the best produced audiobook I've ever heard.”

Liam

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S 10260 L 10262 M 10261 XL 10263 “I’ve just finished watching Lupin on Netflix. It retells the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, the worldfamous gentleman thief and master of disguise. It's such a good show. I loved the storyline - it has you on the edge of your seat, with so many twists and turns. The series is like a puzzle you don't want to put down. You follow Lupin fighting injustice and you are rooting for him all the way through.”

Rio

“I’ve been watching The Pembrokeshire Murders on ITV; it’s a three-part series based on the real murders carried out by Welsh serial killer, John Cooper, in the 1980s. It’s quite dark, but if you’re into that sort of thing, it’s a great watch! Apart from that, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is the best book I've read in a while; it’s a compelling and unusual story, set in an interesting location, with engaging characters. Well worth a read!”

Jo

Spring

2021

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SEACELL (TM)

So, what's all the fuss about?

You may have spotted a T-shirt made from SeaCell(TM) in our spring 2021 preview and wondered what on earth that meant. Well, that’s where we come in - we’re here to tell you all about this new, sustainable material, and why it’s so good for people and planet. Brace yourselves... WHAT IS SEACELL™?

What if we told you that the components which make up your favourite items of clothing didn’t have to involve farming or animals? What if they came from an abundant, sustainable resource, like seaweed? Yep, you read that right… seaweed. Welcome the innovative and progressive new fabric, SeaCell™. SeaCell™ is made from a brown algae called ascophyllum nodossum, also known as Knotted Wrack, which grows in the Icelandic Fjords. HOW IS SEACELL™ MADE?

AVAILABLE FROM FEBRUARY

Through a solventspinning process, cellulose is dissolved and mixed with washed and filtered seaweed, to create a sturdy yarn. This process locks in the beneficial properties of seaweed.

WHY IS SEACELL(TM) SO GOOD?

• It contains antioxidants that react with free radicals in the skin to neutralise them, thus slowing down ageing and reducing skin damage by the environment. • Nutrients from the seaweed are retained in the fibre, including iron, calcium, magnesium and

Vitamin E. The structure of the fabric promotes the transfer of these nutrients when the skin comes in contact with the fabric. • The fabric absorbs bodily moisture faster than cotton. • It’s wearable, breathable, absorbent, lightweight and soft. • The end product is 100% biodegradable. • Seaweed for use in SeaCell™ is collected by

Smartfiber AG (using a special machine with blades that do not cause any permanent damage). They harvest a batch of seaweed once every four years and cut it only above the regenerative part of the plant. This ensures that the seaweed isn't permanently damaged.

Cutting the upper portion of the plant in this manner encourages the plant to sprout more. • Seaweed in SeaCell™ is dried naturally and not subject to any chemical treatment, ensuring that the natural components of the plant are retained. • Since seaweed is renewable and the production method is extremely energy-efficient, this is one of the most eco-friendly fabrics around!

Thought Eliza Seacell(TM) Cream T-Shirt £39.95

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