Gachon Mini Silk & Bamboo Headband

The pattern was designed using microscopy images of the interactions between marine algae Ectocarpus and the red oomycete Eurychasma.

-Designed in our studio in Scotland.
-One size.
-Zero-waste, made with fabric offcuts.
-Silk and bamboo blend.
-Finished by hand.
-Made in the UK with care and love.
-Dry Clean Only.

Your headband comes in plastic-free packaging with a Marine Science is Beautiful postcard. 

This is our first collection, inspired by research on algae/pathogen interactions and developed in collaboration with marine scientist Prof Claire Gachon. We used unseen and breathtaking microscopy images of Claire’s exciting research on the warfare between the brown marine algae Ectocarpus and the beautiful oomycete pathogen Eurychasma.  Her work is shedding some light on how these interactions impact marine ecosystems.

Each scarf its paired with its written ocean literacy story, sharing the science and images that inspired the collection. 

We give back 10% of our profits to support important environmental research and our community engagement activities. 

By wearing your scarf and sharing the story, you are now part of the ocean advocacy movement, educating, inspiring others around you and helping communicate and fund important environmental science.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UK. We offer FREE standard shipping to all our customers in the UK.

All orders in the UK, unless otherwise agreed, will be shipped via: Royal Mail, Signed For 1st Class.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS are charged at £12.50 and may take up to 7-10 working days or longer to reach their destination. We are not responsible for any delays caused by customs clearance processes.

International orders, unless otherwise agreed, will be shipped via: Royal Mail or Fedex International Priority.

RETURNS POLICY: If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we are sorry to hear that. Please return the item within 14 days of receipt.

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