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

Posted by Rose on 1st Mar 2022

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

More than just comfort: 4 compelling reasons to choose natural fibers

Posted by Rose on 5th Nov 2021

It’s a given that natural fibers make for more for comfortable clothing, but the benefits of eco-friendly fashion don't stop there. The hemp and Tencel blend I use exclusively is earth- and h … read more

Tencel's the "good rayon," but doesn't get respect

Posted by Rose on 8th Sep 2021

This eco-friendly fiber is a key element in creating Sympatico’s sustainable lineup of hemp and Tencel clothing for women. Even though it’s been around since the 1970s, I find Tencel is far les … read more

Earth Day every day: Eco-friendly hemp & Tencel clothing

Posted by Rose on 30th Aug 2021

This designer of womens hemp clothing calls for a year-’round approach to sustainable fashion. Rose Gerstner is the founder and designer at Sympatico, an artisanal clothing company that crafts a … read more

Giving sustainable clothing a grade is a tricky business

Posted by Rose on 5th Aug 2021

Measuring the ways sustainable clothing benefits the environment is downplayed by the Higg Index, the sustainability yardstick big manufacturers use. Have you heard of the Higg Index? … read more

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