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As a women’s Tencel clothing maker, these sheets seem deeply wrong

Posted by Rose on 14th Nov 2019

Reading the 2020 edition of Green America’s Your Green Life, a story involving Tencel recently caught my eye. The article deals with greenwashing—the smoke-and-mirrors game played by some compani … read more

Stovepipe hemp and Tencel pants: practical, stylish comfort

Posted by Rose on 28th Oct 2019

In designing Sympatico’s Stovepipe Pants, comfort was a paramount aim. First, they needed to fit real-life figures attractively. Since the hemp and Tencel fabric I work with offers litt … read more

Tencel Trapeze Tunic’s Design is Practical and Cool

Posted by Rose on 18th Jun 2019

Before I designed the Trapeze Tunic, a lot of women told me they were looking for a light and comfortable top to wear over skinny jeans, tights, or yoga pants. Something I noticed was a lot of th … read more

How important is it to buy organic clothes?

Posted by Rose on 18th Apr 2019

Those of us who seek out organic foods have been dismayed by recent attempts to weaken certification standards. We’re concerned that the very word “organic” will follow the path of “natural” and “gre … read more

In Praise of Casual Skirts

Posted by Rose on 11th Apr 2019

A well chosen skirt or two can make terrific travel wear or become essential elements in your capsule wardrobe at home.If you read this blog regularly, you know that I’m a big fan of casual skirts for … read more

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