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Alpaca Ranchers
Posted on March 24 2018
Alpacas and their camelid ancestors have ranged freely in the Peruvian highlands for thousands of years. Theirs is a truly symbiotic relationship with the rugged environment of the arid Andes Mountains. Family Tradition Living at altitudes of 12,000 feet and higher, small-scale ranchers and their families are carrying on...
Low-Impact Dyes
Posted on March 23 2018
Better for you. Better for the earth. From soft to vibrant, clothing colors are only beautiful when they do no harm to the earth. That's why we create our color palettes with safe, low-impact dyes, eliminating all harmful chemicals and waste. Pick your favorite colors knowing that they are soft...
Eco Friendly Tencel
Posted on March 23 2018
Tencel is softer than silk, more absorbent than cotton, cooler than linen, and naturally antibacterial. Sustainable Tencel is derived from wood fibers sourced from sustainable forest plantations on lands not suitable for agriculture. The wood is processed into fiber in a closed loop system that contains and reuses solvents at...
Handweaving
Posted on March 22 2018
Artisans use old world looming techniques to create our hand-woven clothing and accessories. This technically demanding art form allows for unique and diverse woven design. Panels are carefully produced on wooden looms, often in an artisan's home workspace. The fabric is later assembled into a finished garment by hand. This...
Machine Handknitting
Posted on March 13 2018
Handcrafted clothing created on handknitting machines by highly skilled artisans. In the first stage of using these hand operated, hand-powered looms, artisans create knit panels. These high quality knit panels are then hand-linked together. This hand-linking requires intensive training, practice and skill. While this type of hand-finishing is more time...