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Packing a long skirt for travel can make a lot of sense; here’s why.

Posted by Rose on 1st Aug 2024

A long travel skirt with pockets makes a great companion on just about any journey. Although intrepid women explorers are sometimes shown wearing pants, there’s a convincing case to be made fo … read more

Industrial hemp: you may be surprised by all the ways it’s used today

Posted by Rose on 29th Jul 2024

As a hemp clothing maker, it’s gratifying to see how industrial hemp has staged a comeback far beyond sustainable fashion. Although my focus is on making women’s hemp clothing, I never cease to b … read more

What’s the difference between knit vs woven natural fiber clothing?

Posted by Rose on 25th Jul 2024

In the world of sustainable clothing, both have their place. Sympatico’s Princess Top in Graphite has subtle shaping that’s not possible using knits. Acacia's also wearing Cropped P … read more

Natural, in all its shades

Posted by Rose on 25th Jul 2024

The natural color can vary from lot to lot of natural-fiber clothing. Learn some of the benefits of undyed clothing, like the Natural color in Sympatico’s blend of hemp and tencel. I’ve spent a … read more

What is fashion eco-guilt, and how can you avoid it?

Posted by Rose on 15th Apr 2024

All the bad environmental fashion news out there can take a toll on your mental health. Whether it’s that children are manufacturing some of our clothes, or how scientists are finding microplas … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.