Harrogate, England -- (SBWire) -- 11/18/2015 --Recent estimates have been released from the organisation Love Your Clothes, which indicates that our winter clothing habits may be unsustainable. These estimates include over £300 million to be spent on Christmas jumpers this year: yet with up to 40% of buyers only wearing these items only once or twice. This suggests that our current relationship with Christmas jumpers may not be the most cost-effective. Plus people often think such jumpers look cute and a novelty in the shops yet when trying them back at home realise they are not well-suited!

The figures are set to increase attention on Christmas clothing and how it can perhaps be made more sustainable, yet still incorporate plenty of fun. A great alternative to buying a Christmas jumper, and growing in popularity, is to set a festive project – and create our own Christmas project!

Crafting is the trend which is set to play a big part in better sustainability, with many people already considering plans of knitting and sewing their own Christmas piece. Whether this is a jumper, or something simpler like a scarf, creating your own is rewarding and allows you to achieve the exact look desired: meaning that it is more likely to be worn too!

Quick to comment on the rise of sustainable Christmas crafting in light of jumper expenditure was The Remnant House. They are a prime provider of sewing and crafting fabrics, both online and through a shop in Harrogate. They are experts in the industry and a spokesperson had this to say:

"Rather than spending excessive amounts on Christmas jumpers, crafting your own could be considered so much more cost-effective – and creative too! Not only can you make yourself a great festive item, but utilise materials to make gifts for others. Particularly popular at this time of year are patters and fleece fabric, which bring that ideal Christmas colouring and warmth."

For more information about The Remnant House and the materials they offer, you can visit their website http://www.remnanthousefabric.co.uk/fleece_furs_felts/patterned-fleece

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Company name: The Remnant House
Tel: 01423 502 707
Website: www.remnanthousefabric.co.uk
Contact person: Emma Bank
Email: theremnanthouse@aol.com
Address: 26 Commercial Street
Harrogate
HG1 1TY