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The Impact of Consumerism on the Textile Industry
Explore how consumerism fuels fast fashion’s ethical, environmental, and social challenges. Discover key insights for building a sustainable future in fashion.
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The Timeless Appeal of Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Mother-of-pearl buttons have a elegance and durability make them an enduring choice in garment design. These buttons are rich in history and craftsmanship.
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The Ancient Origins of Indigo Dye in Peru
Lear how ancient Andean dyeing traditions inspire today's sustainable fashion and reveal the oldest use of natural dyes in the world, 6,000 years of tradition.
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A Call to Protect Earth's Vital Kidneys
On February 2, World Wetlands Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the vital role wetlands play in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on Earth.
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The Ethical Look: Beyond the Surface of Sustainable Clothing
The Ethical Look isn't just about wearing organic cotton or recycled fabrics, it's about considering the entire lifecycle of a garment, and making conscious choices.
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World Environmental Education Day
Every year, on January 26, we celebrate World Environmental Education Day, a moment to reflect on how we interact with our planet and the future of sustainability.
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Circular Fashion: The Sustainable Future of the Industry
In response to the crisis generated by the fashion industry, it is time to reinforce a paradigm and make it part of our spirit: circular fashion.
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Community Clothing: Redefining Fashion
In this article, we explore the diverse landscape of community clothing, with a special focus on those that advocate for sustainability and drive positive change.
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New Year, New you: Sustainable New Year's Habits
Instead of overwhelming yourself with lofty goals, try to focus on sustainable habits that build over time because little by little you can make a big difference.
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Changes that the pandemic left in the fashion industry
This article takes an in-depth look at the most notable trends and insights in apparel purchasing behavior that were observed during and after this pandemic period.
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Lyocell: The Sustainable Fiber Revolution
Lyocell has emerged as one of the best sustainable fibers for the fashion industry. This fiber now shows benefits that compete with fibers such as cotton and polyester.
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Microplastic Pollution from Washing Machines
Every time we wash synthetic clothes, microfibers break off and enter our water systems, eventually making their way into oceans, rivers, and even our food.
ReadOur Carbon Footprint & Water Usage
Although we are not able to give you exact numbers, we can assure you that our carbon footprint is much lower than regular fashion brand's emissions.
What produces carbon emissions in our supply chain:
- Fiber Production
Peruvian Organic Pima Cotton production and processing is what contributes the most to our footprint.
Organic cotton produces 46% less CO2e than conventional cotton (Life Cycle Assessment), and according to the WWF, it takes 2,700 litres of water to produce the cotton needed for just one t-shirt, whereas organic cotton only uses 243 litres. - Textile Making
Garment production in our Peruvian production studio requires electricity for the machines and light, and small amounts of water for textile dyes, finishing, and washing. - Brand Management
We do not own any offices or other facilities, except for our production studio. All of our Marketing team and Management work 100% from home.