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United Kingdom Italian fabric makers turn dirty secret into marketing weapon
Published on 24/12/2010
Wool producers in the city of Prato have long used scraps to produce fabric more cheaply. Once taboo, the practice may now attract an eco-friendly clientele, saving the industry from tough Chinese competition.