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What's so great about Tencel (and hemp)!

Posted by Rose on 20th Apr 2021

Hemp and Tencel clothing is incredibly sustainable, and it’s also easy to wear and care for. When I founded Sympatico in 2006, I wanted to make comfortable, wearable clothing and to do the right th … read more

Buttoned, the Princess Top shapes, open it’s an airy jacket.

Posted by Rose on 31st Mar 2021

I originally designed the Princess Top for a more shaped look when buttoned up, but customers convinced me wearing it unbuttoned was totally a thing. Like all Sympatico styles, in designing the&nb … read more

Wouldn’t it be great if we “grew” hemp clothing here in the US?

Posted by Rose on 25th Mar 2021

The early US rollout of versatile and sustainable industrial hemp for has been fraught, but things are looking up. Although hemp has been grown and used by humans for thousands of years, its recen … read more

The difference between Sympatico’s Light Weight and Mid Weight hemp - Tencel clothing

Posted by Rose on 24th Feb 2021

They both have their specific advantages, but they a share a lot of advantages too. Shopping Sympatico’s website, you’ve probably come across styles offered in both Light Weight and Mid Weight hem … read more

Hemp’s dark history and a brighter future some Black farmers envision

Posted by Rose on 10th Feb 2021

Can Black farmers achieve economic justice through hemp? As a hemp clothing maker I'm excited, but challenges remain. Today, the hemp in Nikki’s Princess Top is grown and processed using m … read more

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