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Behind the scenes at a sustainable clothing company

Posted by Rose on 18th May 2020

A day in the life of sustainable clothing company, Sympatico While many lives have been upended by the pandemic, here in rural Oregon our routines remain largely unchanged. Although we’re wearing … read more

Why don’t I see organic labels on women’s hemp clothing?

Posted by Rose on 8th May 2020

Consumers seeking to buy organic clothing made of hemp are stymied by non-transparent supply chains A question I hear from time to time is why hemp clothing isn’t touted as organic. The answer, l … read more

Unmasking the gender and pay disparity in “women’s work"

Posted by Rose on 1st May 2020

Rose Gerstner is the founder and designer of the Sympatico Clothing Collection. She seeks sustainable style in her line that’s aimed at mature women. She regularly blogs about ethically made clothing … read more

This new textile library is a goldmine for sustainable clothing brands

Posted by Rose on 24th Apr 2020

With its vast collection of earth-friendly textiles, Re:Source in New York City is a must-visit destination for sustainable fashion brands Last week I looked at some of the promising developm … read more

Sustainable clothing’s future: Tech turns waste into fashions

Posted by Rose on 20th Apr 2020

A circular, sustainable economy is no pipe dream From spoiled milk to orange peels to even spider webs, substances once considered waste are the focus of new closed-loop techniques that are upe … 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.