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This is a live feed of our press releases as they go out. If Rapanui is relevant to your industry or audience, you can get our press releases sent automatically to your email account via RSS here.

For all Press Enquiries please contact Rob on 01983 409790 or email rob@rapanuiclothing.com.

Latest Press Releases

Met Office T-Shirts

May 4th, 2011

The Met Office has teamed up with Rapanui, an eco-fashion company, to create a range of weather related T-shirts just in time for summer.
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Rapanui Win Governance Award at the Sustain Magazine Awards

March 8th, 2011

An innovative way to help shoppers go green has been recognised with an Award for corporate Governance at the annual Sustain Awards. Rapanui, an Eco-Fashion brand run by young entrepreneurs, claims its Traceability Tool and Eco Labelling Initiatives make it convenient to shop ethically – and suggest it has industry-changing potential. Read More

8 ways to Increase National Enterprise

November 15th, 2010

The 15th of November marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week and two UK eco entrepreneur brothers from the Isle of Wight are calling for drastic change to the current level of support available to young entrepreneurs. Read More

Rapanui Highly Commended at RSPCA Awards

October 7th, 2010

Rapanui has won a highly commended prize at the annual RSPCA good business awards for their contribution to sustainability, animal welfare policy and for fulfilling their ethos of ‘doing business the right way’. Read More

University, Job or Gap Year: or is there a 4th Option?

September 21st, 2010

Many young people leaving education are struggling at the moment: universities are over-subscribed, career jobs are hard to come by and even finding a part time job to save up for a gap year adventure is nearly impossible. So is there a 4th option? Two young brothers from the Isle of Wight think there is. Read More

Is making eco cool the answer to Sustainable Fashion?

September 20th, 2010

This year London Fashion Week hosted its first sustainable fashion show, prompting the question; is sustainability forcing its way to the forefront of mainstream fashion? An eco fashion brand from the Isle of Wight is taking on what it believes is fashion’s last barrier to reaching the masses –making eco cool. Read More

England Win Tiddlywinks World Championship!

September 14th, 2010

The England Team head home after retaining the Tiddlywinks World Championship in Washington DC Read More

Entrepreneur Brothers launch new business to help companies catch up with eco-minded consumers.

August 6th, 2010

Island entrepreneurs Rob and Mart Drake-Knight, the brothers behind the groundbreaking eco-fashion brand Rapanui, have launched a new company calling other businesses to boost their eco credentials. Read More

Putting the Cool in Ethic-Cool

August 6th, 2010

An eco fashion brand from the Isle of Wight is taking on fashion’s last big challenge –making eco fashion cool. Read More

Eco-fashion Brand Drives New Range on to the Fairway

August 6th, 2010

An Eco Fashion brand from the Isle of Wight is releasing its eco fabric sportswear to the Golf market – want your club to wear an eco kit? Or keep cool by wearing bamboo baselayers? Now you can. Read More

Forget Solar and Wind, Eco Fashion Brand harnesses the power of Google Maps

August 6th, 2010

After Google released their new Climate Change Layers for Google earth, showing the impact of climate change on sea levels, weather patterns and even areas of deforestation an Eco-fashion brand have developed their own version. Read More

Eco Fashion with a Passion for Fitness

August 6th, 2010

The fitness fanatic owners of a leading eco-fashion brand have used their specialisation in organic textiles to create some amazing work out gear that is lighter, more breathable, and more eco-friendly than typical oil-based synthetic tops. Read More

Eco-Fashion Brand Reels in The Anglers

August 6th, 2010

A leading eco-fashion brand founded by two fishing mad owners has released its collection to the fishing market; recognising the benefits of natural fabrics in sport. These natural fabrics have some impressive qualities. Read More

Eco Fashion Brand Calls For Change on the Highstreet

August 6th, 2010

An Eco Fashion Brand is claiming that the price culture that surrounds high street fashion is leaving manufacturers, brands and consumers with no idea where and how their clothing is made. Read More

Eco-fashion brand Gallops past Competition

August 6th, 2010

An Eco Fashion brand from the Isle of Wight is releasing its eco fabric sportswear to the equine market – want your stables to wear eco kit? Or keep cool by wearing bamboo baselayers? Now you can. Read More

Eco Brothers Declare War on Greenwash

August 6th, 2010

Founders of an award winning Eco Fashion brand are challenging traditional methods of marketing and arguing that sustainable marketing – mixing user generated content with honest communication and information design Read More

Could the Easter Island Culture Hold the Answer to Our Future?

August 6th, 2010

Could the rich culture of a handful of ancient Polynesian sailors hold the answer to our 21st century struggle with climate change and sustainability? A unique company on the Isle of Wight seems to think so. Read More

Climbing Against Climate Change

August 6th, 2010

The subject of global warming arouses strong emotions in climbers everywhere, with research by Unesco's environment programme suggesting that long-term global warming will affect the mountains in years to come. Read More

Can’t find a job in the Water sports Industry, why not make one?

August 6th, 2010

The young founders of an Eco Water sports Brand are calling on unemployed Canoe enthusiasts who want to work in the industry to take advantage of the opportunities the recession has left – two years ago they were beach bums – now they own their own award winning company and employ 12 people. Read More

Can’t Find a Job? Make One!

August 6th, 2010

Two young graduate brothers are defying government cuts, a lack of capital funding and the recession with the maxim ‘if you can’t find a job – make one’. Read More

Can’t Find a Job in Design – Why Not Design Your Own?

August 6th, 2010

An eco design company founded by two young brothers who found themselves unemployed in the height of the recession decided that if they can’t find a design job, they’d best make one. They say that design jobs don’t have to be a dream, design careers can be forged by the designer alone. Read More

A Small Brand from the Isle of Wight sets a New Standard in Ethical Fashion

July 17th, 2010

The company have been making radical changes to the way the fashion business sources its materials. Read More

Entrepreneur Brothers Ride the Green Wave

July 17th, 2010

An Eco-Surfwear Brand from the Isle of Wight has proved that even small businesses can turn sustainability into profitability. Read More

Eco-Fashion Label Launches New Range of Sportswear

July 17th, 2010

The subject of global warming arouses strong emotions in skiers and snowboarders everywhere, with research by Unesco's environment programme suggesting long-term global warming that will push the snowline up worldwide in years to come. Now is the time to start taking responsibility. Even down to the garments you wear. Read More

Young Eco-fashion Brand Launches 2010 collection

July 17th, 2010

A young eco-fashion brand from the Isle of Wight has launched their new collection packed with cool designs. Read More

Entrepreneur Brothers Ride the Green Wave

July 17th, 2010

Fledgling Isle of Wight based business Rapanui has proved that even small businesses can turn sustainability into profitability. Read More

Eco-Fashion with a Passion for Running

July 17th, 2010

A leading eco-fashion brand has released its new 2010 summer collection to the sports market; recognising the benefits of natural fabrics in sport. These natural fabrics have some impressive qualities. Read More

Eco-Fashion Brand Making Waves in Fashion Industry

July 17th, 2010

An ethical fashion brand based on the Isle of Wight has launched a new range of clothing that aims to bring eco issues to the forefront of the fashion industry. Included in this range is a collaborative t-shirt with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). Read More

Green Clothing Company Injects Some Cool Into Ethical Fashion.

July 17th, 2010

An ethical fashion brand has unveiled a new range of clothing which aims to ‘put cool in ethicool’. Read More

Eco-Fashion with a Passion for Football

July 14th, 2010

The football-mad owners of a leading eco-fashion brand have used their specialisation in organic textiles to create a new football shirt that is lighter, more breathable, kind-to-skin and more eco-friendly than typical oil-based synthetic tops. Read More