Blog

How to care for hemp clothing

Posted by Rose on 10th Oct 2024

11 ways to save time and energy when you wash hemp clothing In addition to offering the Sympatico line of hemp/Tencel tops, skirts, and pants online, I also sell them at local … read more

Slow-fashion smarts: Maintain, mend, overdye, refashion, reuse, recycle

Posted by Rose on 19th Aug 2024

How can sustainable clothing benefit the environment? Extending the useful life of clothes and even repurposing their fibers can make a serious dent in clothing’s environmental impact. A custome … read more

Natural, in all its shades

Posted by Rose on 25th Jul 2024

The natural color can vary from lot to lot of natural-fiber clothing. Learn some of the benefits of undyed clothing, like the Natural color in Sympatico’s blend of hemp and tencel. I’ve spent a … read more

Join the no-wash movement with our breathable clothing line!

Posted by Rose on 22nd Jan 2024

Have you ever heard of the no-wash movement? It came about because people like you and me were concerned about how washing their clothes affects the environment. Since starting Sympatico Clothing, … read more

Do hemp clothes shrink? The long and short of it.

Posted by Rose on 25th Feb 2022

All about the shrinkage factor in my hemp and Tencel styles as well as some strategies for minimizing it. One of the realities of working with natural fibers is that they can vary a little or a lo … read more

Posts by Topic

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