Design is a passion and a way of life for Mihiri de Silva founder of Redcocoon, launched in 2010. The collection is a fusion of experiences and insights from been in the Apparel Industry over many years Redcocoon is an approach to design, sourcing and manufacture of a clothing line which is both socially and environmentally conscious and sustainable. Redcocoon believes that environmental awareness can co-exist with Fashion. Our processors of design to manufacturing have the least amount of carbon emission. With this ethos, Redcocoon has created new opportunities in using Sri Lanka’s apparel post waste or what some might call “excess”, it will improve and complement Sri Lanka’s ethical manufacturing process.
The collection is made with minimal new processes that harm the environment. By recycling & remaking new wearable pieces of clothing out of “abandoned” garments, fabrics and trims, we take Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry to another direction in forward integration. Driven by the desire to engage the Industry in the process of re-engineering its “waste” into fashionable, wearable pieces of clothing.
Redcocoon also engage schools & young designers in various aspects of creativity, thus not only infusing a constant stream of new ideas to the brand but also creating a positive awareness via fashion to the next generation. They will not only understand that the product has contributed to a rural woman’s livelihood by been treated with respect but also “new” clothing does not need to harm the environment. Thus, Redcocoon believes in engaging social projects involving under developed communities & women.
Redcocoon is a low carbon impact product; it’s sustainable & has minimal lead times.
