SUSTAINABILITY
From:
DESIGNING- for end of life, to
MATERIAL CHOICE - the growing / cultivating of raw fibers,
CUTTING / SEWING / COLORING garments w/ local factory partners +
We adamantly oppose cutting corners. We act consciously at every stage.
DESIGN
We design to support your body, your life and nature’s cycles. That means we design quality pieces made to last as long as possible before returning to the earth as nutrients rather than adding to crowded landfills as plastic waste. We create with the whole life-cycle of each piece in mind, embracing circularity + cradle-to-cradle design.
Understanding that we are all connected, all a part of this big ecosystem, drives everything we do. We design deliberately to minimize excess.
100% COMPASSIONATE SILK:
When we think quality + getting closer to nature, silk is the most ideal natural canvas. the process of producing it does not involve the harsh chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers (+ water usage) that cotton + synthetics require. That means less toxicity around the most sacred parts of your body. Beyond this, silk is naturally breathable, cooling + the strongest natural fiber. It doesn't take a lot of land or energy to produce and is naturally hypoallergenic.
*we use nonviolent (sometimes called ethical or ahimsa) silk because it’s important that we support nature through the entirety of her cycles + allow silk worms to emerge from their cocoons without harm before harvesting fibers.
MATERIALS
BIODEGRADABLE ELASTIC:
For years we searched for safely + fully biodegradable elastic, which didn’t readily exist. There also weren't options that met our quality needs: buttery + luxurious on skin, plus be able to hold up to the everyday job of supporting our beautiful bodies.
Our solve was to partner with the best in elastic to develop a 100% biodegradable band.
Our stretch fiber received a Gold Material Health Certificate from Cradle-to-Cradle Product Innovation Institute. More importantly however, it’s reached Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certification, meaning it breaks down without releasing harmful substances into the environment; In active soil, the yarn is able to decompose to produce CO2 + water, becoming part of the continuous cycle of nature. Even better, it takes natural dyes well, saving water during the dye process. We’re so proud to have asked the right questions, found hard-working partners + been able to bring this dreamy material to you.
EUCALYPTUS FIBER:
Made from wood pulp of sustainably harvested trees + produced in a closed-loop process, meaning water is filtered + re-used. It is highly regenerative, growing relatively quickly and using far less land + water than organic cotton. Because of naturally occurring oils in the tree, it naturally deters pests / does not require tons of pesticides. It also does not require an excess of heat, energy or chemicals to break down into a soft material, like other plant fibers, like viscose (bamboo). This is also the material of our sewing thread for every piece.
CUT / SEW / DYE
BOTANICAL + LOW IMPACT DYES:
We work with a local dye house here in LA that is family owned and operated. It specializes in low impact dyes, which conserve water + energy. We also celebrate the colors of the earth through botanical dyes. That means pigments come directly from plants like madder, pomegranate, indigo, turmeric + avocados. This also means that each plant-dyed piece is fully unique.
We produce in small batches to minimize waste and ensure quality. Our local factory partner cuts, sews and adds labels to each piece with care in Downtown LA and is women-led.
We ship via USPS, because we believe in supporting this essential public service instead of private shipping companies. (It’s the only delivery service that is mandated to reach every single address in the nation, even remote, rural and tribal lands. It can be crucial to those in isolated areas in need of essential goods because private shipping companies tend to intensely drive up costs or not deliver to rural areas at all).
SHIPPING / PACKAGING
All our packaging is chosen with circularity in mind. Our tags + info cards are made of recycled paper, making them biodegradable. Our string that attaches them is hemp. Our mailers are 100% compostable.
