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Conventional dyeing’s dirty secrets

Posted by Rose on 28th Feb 2018

Ethical clothing makers are seeking earth-friendly solutions to dyeing their fashions The ways in which clothes get dyed run the gamut from heavy-duty industrial processes using synthetic chemica … read more

The fuzzy state of industrial hemp

Posted by Rose on 18th Aug 2017

The recent legalization of industrial hemp has raised the possibility of truly sustainable clothing using hemp grown, processed, and woven in the USA. As a maker of women’s hemp tops, pan … read more

Caring for clothing in an eco-friendly way

Posted by Rose on 27th Jul 2017

How does sustainable clothing benefit the environment? Here are laundry tips to maximize those benefits. Customers often ask what's the best way to care for their new clothes. There are some un … read more

How Sympatico’s fabric helps deal with sweat

Posted by Rose on 13th Jul 2017

Hemp and Tencel clothing shrugs off the "funk" thanks to these fibers’ unique properties There’s really nothing wrong with sweating. Our bodies release toxins and regulate heat when temperat … read more

What do you wear to the farmers' market?

Posted by Rose on 30th Jun 2017

Wearing eco-friendly clothes to the farmers market just seems fitting, doesn’t it? 2021 UPDATE: Thankfully, the covid pandemic seems to be receding and rules about gatherings are being relaxed. Bu … read more

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