Our Fibers

The production of conventional apparel significantly compromises personal, social, and ecological well-being. 
What are you wearing? What is deserving of being put on your precious body?

Organic Cotton
A healthy alternative to conventionally grown cotton, organic cotton must comply with organic textile standards in cultivation & production practices. Land & crops must be inspected & certified each year. While conventional organic cotton production uses 10% of the world’s pesticides and 25% of all insecticides, organic cotton is not genetically modified and does not use highly polluting pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Our collection features organic cotton certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), which is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to global organic markets.
Hemp
Perhaps the world’s most sustainable fiber, hemp has few pests due to its tough fibers. Hemp is also easily grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides. The fiber and oil have been used throughout history for textiles, paper, building material, skin care products, biofuels, and much more. As a fabric, the hollow fibers of hemp help to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, in addition to high moisture absorbency and abrasion resistance. Hemp apparel is long-lasting, holds its shape, and gets softer with each washing.
     Social Responsibility 

Environmental sustainability and social well-being are closely linked. Reducing the toxins in our apparel helps not only those who wear it, but also those who grow the fibers, dye the fabric, and sew the garments. Our business is built upon relationships with vendors who make decisions based on respect for all life-- personal, social and ecological--locally, regionally, and globally. 
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   Fair Trade Standards and Practices
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"Fair trade" can mean many different things. Our partners adhere to a number of strict practices, including:

  • Transparent working conditions and production standards.
  • Ongoing relationships are established with partners to develop environmentally sustainable practices.
  • Our partners conduct audits and on-site visits of manufacturing facilities to ensure fair and safe working conditions and production standards.
  • Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified factories.
  • Raw materials are purchased directly from growers, and contracts are made directly with the farmers.
  • Health insurance for factory workers.
  • Apparel workers are included with in design decisions to make manufacturing more efficient.
  • Supply chains are developed from the ground up and working with suppliers to improve efficiency and quality.