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Sustainability:

Sustainability in any art is something that society needs to focus more on. Using sustainable materials, recycling, and following principles are important. Principles at the production level are reducing water consumption, reusing heat, using natural gas and reducing emissions, purifying water to return to the environment, and purchasing raw materials. Organizations like OEKO-TEX and GOTS are looking to improve the industry. OEKO-TEX wants to improve sustainable production and make sure they have a "transparent value creation chain." GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. They make all of the standards of production known. Sustainability is something we should all be striving to improve and hold large companies to the standards that will improve the environment.

Wolf, A. (2020). Sustainability in Embroidery: The emphasis on sustainability has grown in an eco-friendly embroidery environment. - Document - Gale General OneFile (rowan.edu) '''Gale General Onefile. The Nielsen Company.'''

Disability:

Another topic of significance across all types of art is how to make it accessible to those with disabilities. There are so many disabilities out there that affect the ability to do the hobbies you love. Some are visible like being in a wheelchair, but some aren't, like vision or neurological issues. Companies like BERNINA have created products to further assist those who may need the support. One of these altered products is a sewing machine, which is good for embroidery because sewing machines can be used for that as well. This disabled friendly sewing machine has equipment like a knee lifter which takes the strain off your back and hands. Accessibility and inclusion in art is so meaningful to those who struggle. We should be advocating for more companies to have user friendly tools like this and aim to leave no one out.

Graber, J. (2022). BERNINA – A lifeline for the Disabled and sewing with chronic illnesses Bernina.