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Tencel clothing is far more earth-friendly than traditional rayon.

Posted by Rose on 9th Jun 2021

Conventional rayon production is an environmental mess, but many luxury brands keep using the stuff. Sympatico’s fabric blends eco-friendly Tencel rayon with hemp for ultimate comfort and susta … read more

Women’s hemp clothing biodegrades, making it a sustainability winner.

Posted by Rose on 26th May 2021

Ethical clothing brands are beginning to embrace fabrics like hemp that return to the earth after their service life is over. When Zoe’s Trapeze Tunic and Flip Skirt have final … read more

Microbusinesses matter more than you think

Posted by Rose on 3rd May 2021

Sustainable fashion brands are leading the way in championing artisan made clothing. In the late 1970s I was part of a rural cottage industry that depended on a network of home-based stitchers … read more

“Who Made My Clothes?" Consumers demand ethically made clothing

Posted by Rose on 18th Mar 2021

A building collapse in Bangladesh has led to improved transparency in the fashion industry The tragic 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh that killed 1134 apparel workers … read more

Sustainable fashion shoppers: nine terms you need to know

Posted by Rose on 1st Jul 2020

A working vocabulary for concerned consumers who shop for eco-fashions As I’ve blogged about before, digging into just how environmentally friendly and sustainable certain fibers and fashions ar … read more

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