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Organic colorgrown oatmeal and cream cotton + stripes = Awesome
My line has focused on using organic and sustainable fabrics since the beginning, but I've never really addressed the topic on my blog before. For a long time I did use silks but I decided that I just don't feel comfortable using a product that I really don't have the full "back story" on(uh...so no more silk unless I can find a sustainable source). I prefer using organic cotton or hemp blends anyways and that is what most of my spring summer collection ended up being. Even though organic cottons are more expensive and harder to source than conventional cotton, they are a sustainable product and one that I believe in. In the end, the cost is worth it to me because organic fabrics enable me to produce my clothing with a clear(er) conscience.
The use of colorgrown cotton is just another step towards greater sustainability . I first heard about it a few years ago from a speaker at my handspinning guild. At the time I was unable to find any, but I started searching again more recently and was able to find an excellent supplier for yarn and fabrics(woohoo). You can definitely expect to see colorgrown garments in the Fall collection.
For those of you wondering, colorgrown cotton is a type of cotton that has been bred to grow in a variety of shades without the use of chemicals, bleaches or synthetic dyes. Typically color grown cottons have a shorter staple than conventional cottons but from my experience this only adds to the softness of the material. Since it's grown and harvested without the use of pesticides, Colorgrown cotton is a much healthier option for the environment and the workers harvesting. Pesticides in conventional cotton are harmful and sometimes even deadly to workers who are sadly, all too often, I'll equipped to protect them selves from these toxic chemicals.
The use of colorgrown cotton is just another step towards greater sustainability . I first heard about it a few years ago from a speaker at my handspinning guild. At the time I was unable to find any, but I started searching again more recently and was able to find an excellent supplier for yarn and fabrics(woohoo). You can definitely expect to see colorgrown garments in the Fall collection.
For those of you wondering, colorgrown cotton is a type of cotton that has been bred to grow in a variety of shades without the use of chemicals, bleaches or synthetic dyes. Typically color grown cottons have a shorter staple than conventional cottons but from my experience this only adds to the softness of the material. Since it's grown and harvested without the use of pesticides, Colorgrown cotton is a much healthier option for the environment and the workers harvesting. Pesticides in conventional cotton are harmful and sometimes even deadly to workers who are sadly, all too often, I'll equipped to protect them selves from these toxic chemicals.
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Oh gosh I really love love love that striped cotton- lord knows I can't get enough stripes. It was also really interesting to read about all your research too- I had never heard of color grown cotton before! I have always felt torn about silk too though usually overlook it because of how soft to the touch it feels. Oh fabrics - so many amazing choices!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of colour-grown cotton but it makes sense. Well done on the choices you've made. I cringe at the amount of poorly produced, seriously damaging to the environment clothing I see moving through the malls and can't understand why more isn't being done to alert people to the problems and make the industry more sustainable. Perhaps people have green fatigue but this is an overlooked industry using serious pollutants and amassing a staggering amount of waste.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm really impressed by your sustainable choices. Low-impact materials are definitely the way forward now that we're all recognizing how environmentally and ethically damaging fast fashion is. Knowing that your materials are so thoughtfully chosen adds an extra level of specialness to your already lovely designs.
ReplyDeletelove your sustainable things....
ReplyDeleteand all your photos have been so lovely....
can't wait to see your new collection :)
hope you are well
michelle
just lovely, i am getting so excited to see your fall collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. I love meeting people (whether online or in real life) that care about sustainability. Most people I know don't even know what that means. Your clothes show that you can dress beautifully and simply without harming the environment. Looking forward to seeing more of your fall collection, the swatches of knits you've shown so far are amazing!
ReplyDeletethis is interesting. i've felt like i should just be using organic/ sustainable materials without making a big song or dance about it, but yes, it's much harder to source those products. you've done really well to find yours.
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