May 12, 2010
Want a dress that's so eco-friendly you can literally make it disappear after the ceremony? This new gown, from British researchers at Sheffield Hallam Unniversity does just that. It actually dissolves in water, reports the U.K.'s Telegraph. The dress is made with polyvinyl alcohol -- the same stuff found in laundry bags and washing detergents -- sewn into the fabric. That basically makes it water soluble, and dissolves it without harming the environment. Now, there are a few obvious catches to this gown. For one, researchers admit that if it rains on the big day, brides would be forced to cover themselves in order to not destroy the dress. But the concept is still pretty interesting: toying with some of the more traditional ideas about wedding dresses, namely, that they should be preserved and passed on to the next generation. "The students wanted to challenge the notion that a wedding dress should only be used once and aimed to explore modern society's attitudes towards throwaway fashion," Jane Blohm, a fashion lecturer tells Britain's Telegraph. The dress isn't for everyone, but as the Blohm points out: "In order to reduce fashion's impact on the environment, the fashion industry must begin to challenge conventional attitudes and practices." No word yet on whether the dress will be manufactured for purchase. So you tell us, would you wear a disposable wedding gown on your big day? Weigh in below! -- Amy E. Browse 100s of gowns in our gown galleries. 10 comments | post a comment
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on August 05, 2010 at 05:33 PM
I will stick with natural fabrics for wedding dresses. Aside from the issue of sweat or humidity I would also worry about any sticky-ness.
I don't think a natural wedding gown is something you have to throw away or never wear again. There are many ways to recycle your wedding gown from re-wearing it as your best dress, or using it to make christening gowns your your children. You could also cut up your gown to make pillows or art for your home. Not to mention all our mothers and grandmothers gowns that could be recycled as your own...
on July 27, 2010 at 10:06 PM
But what if someone splashes you? Or you have a nervous sweat? I agree that fashion needs to consider the environment, but I'm not convinced ow practical this particular solution is!
on June 25, 2010 at 09:51 AM
Environmental responsibility is always a great concept, but aside from the chance of rain what about perspiration? Certainly this was at the very least, a really cool project to get the wheels turning!
on June 12, 2010 at 07:07 AM
An interesting idea indeed. I like the concept behind the idea but what about the fall or winter bride? Although agreed for the sake of the environment we do need to stretch our thinking a bit.
on June 03, 2010 at 11:26 PM
It's nice but I would prefer to the original wedding dress. I mean the fabric one because for me, its use does not only end on my wedding day but forever. I will cherish all the things that we used on the wedding and keep it.
on May 31, 2010 at 02:32 AM
can you provide a link to this company or designer? i'd love to look into it more..
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on May 24, 2010 at 01:56 AM
It's true. In order to reduce that impact in the environment, I think that everyone must open themselves in unorthodox ideas. I think that if the solutions comes from a conventional idea, then it must've been done a long time ago. Besides, it's the environment we are talking about. It's a big of a deal.
on May 14, 2010 at 03:30 AM
I wish to have one like that
on May 13, 2010 at 02:58 AM