Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
640,000 tonnes of ghost gear is dumped in the oceans every year trapping marine creatures and ending up in their digestive systems often killing them.
Linda Thomas is an ecofashion designer and activist. She takes materials from the beach and the waste stream and turns them into beautiful clothes. Learn the story of the Ghostnet Dress, both art and couture, a stunning example of upcycled 'ghost gear'. It is on display at M Shed at Bristol until May 2020.
Linda also shares her top tips for thrifty buys so you too can purchase luxurious materials and turn them into beautiful clothes yourself. She also encourages that we all do a 2-minute beach clean every time we visit the beach.
For more on Linda's eco clothing visit: lindathomasecodesign.co.uk
For more on issue PM103 (featuring the ghostnet dress) visit: permaculture.co.uk/issue/spring-2020
For more on permaculture visit: permaculture.co.uk
Ghostnet Dress Photograhy by Fraser Marchbank
Wave of Waste Dress Photography by Clive Symm
Music by kind permission of Tygermylk tygermylk.com
640,000 tonnes of ghost gear is dumped in the oceans every year trapping marine creatures and ending up in their digestive systems often killing them.
Linda Thomas is an ecofashion designer and activist. She takes materials from the beach and the waste stream and turns them into beautiful clothes. Learn the story of the Ghostnet Dress, both art and couture, a stunning example of upcycled 'ghost gear'. It is on display at M Shed at Bristol until May 2020.
Linda also shares her top tips for thrifty buys so you too can purchase luxurious materials and turn them into beautiful clothes yourself. She also encourages that we all do a 2-minute beach clean every time we visit the beach.
For more on Linda's eco clothing visit: lindathomasecodesign.co.uk
For more on issue PM103 (featuring the ghostnet dress) visit: permaculture.co.uk/issue/spring-2020
For more on permaculture visit: permaculture.co.uk
Ghostnet Dress Photograhy by Fraser Marchbank
Wave of Waste Dress Photography by Clive Symm
Music by kind permission of Tygermylk tygermylk.com
