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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

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

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