RESEARCH 9, SUSTAINABLE STRING

Sustainable string.

1. Jute string: long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibres and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses of vegetable fibres.

2. Hemp string: The fiber is the most valuable parts of the hemp plant. It is commonly called bast, which refers to the fibers that grow on the outside of the woody interior of the plant's stalk, and under the outer most part (the bark). Bast fibers give the plants strength.The use of hemp for fiber production has declined sharply over the last two centuries, but before the Industrial Revolution, hemp was a popular fiber because it is strong and grows quickly; it produces roughly 10% more fiber than cotton and flax when grown on the same land.

USER TESTING

I have performed User Testing Questionnaire at HODGEHILL - my local farm shop:

Having done user testing questionnaires made me aware of few flaws like carry handle, instead of previous idea (see below) wher the handle would be constructed about of tabs, I will construct it from string which also be past of cushioning inside the box, regardles of products fitting neatly.

Another point was made to put some info about the companies, will be a good idea so the customer will get accustomed with products. As well as mention breifly about sustainability.

Colours, I will stick to two - againg eco-design approach matters.

I happy with it, and will take on board criticism of user testing.