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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Q&A: Is There Such Thing As Stylish Eco Clothing?

Definitely! Especially now that more designers and manufacturers are recognizing the significance of organic and eco friendly fibers, there is a wide range of styles and designs at a variety of price points just as with non-eco-friendly fashion.

It's a myth to think that organic and eco friendly clothing doesn't have as much stylish design, or rugged "outdoor living" feel, or performance characteristics as most other clothing.

Organic fibers can even have some advantages over non-organic fibers. For example, many people, when first exposed to organic cotton clothing, remark at how soft it is and notice a distinct difference to non-organic cotton. This results from the organic cotton fibers not having been treated with the variety of harsh chemicals that are typically used in the processing of non-organic cotton.

Also, some eco friendly fibers are offering a really soft feel and wonderfully comfortable drape such as in bamboo and Tencel® clothing. Hemp clothing often offers a stylish "outdoor living" comfort for a casual day around town.

Stylish details noticeable in organic apparel collections are very much the same as those that distinguish collections on a runway. Necklines that vary from rounded to V to square; sleeve lengths from short to long and three-quarter in between; and lightweight tissue-knit cotton to everyday jersey-style cotton for varying degrees of softness. You'll also find pointelle stitching and raw-edge seeming for simple trendy touches; and buttons, pockets, cuffs and pleats that make the simplest eco clothing pieces come to life like any other.

Current style trends showcased in fashionable eco clothing include ruffle-trimmed blouses, puckered bandeau sundresses, tunic tops that double as mini dresses, and bubble hems that flatter every figure.

Eco apparel is also not just neutrals and earth tones, as the stereotype would like to report. Many manufacturers of eco clothing are using low-impact, water-based and environmentally friendly dyes (look for certifications, not all eco fabrics use safe dyes) to add vibrance and appeal. Collections mix and match prints with solids while varying fabric knits and weights to add even more stylish touches.

As with non-eco fashion, you'll find a wide range of price points and styles within many eco lines. Some clothing companies just start with a few pieces of organic and eco friendly clothing out of their entire line while other designers like Jonano, Beckons Organic, Dash Hemp, and Kate Organic use these fabrics throughout their entire collection. These fashion lines are all great examples of stylish organic and eco clothing at a great range of prices.

The bottom line is you can find all the stylish and fashionable elements in organic and eco friendly clothing that's fun and healthy for you and the environment.

Ed Mass is President and Founder of Yes It's Organic, an online store for Organic, Fair Labor, and Eco Friendly Green clothing including organic clothing for adults to organic baby clothes, organic bedding, organic sheets, organic towels, sustainable furniture, organic logo shirts and promotional products for organizations wanting to improve their environmental footprint, and more. After being an environmentalist for over 40 years, including designing solar energy systems in the 1970s, Ed decided to participate more directly in growing the organic, fair labor and eco friendly industries by educating consumers and influencing their buying habits.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

When clothes are made from organic cotton, bamboo, or hemp, where are those crops grown?

The answer is "all over the world" and from different parts of the world for different crops. I've gathered some interesting facts that provide a good overview about these crops. However, keep in mind that these are not absolute in that data varies from one report to another.

Organic Cotton

The Organic Cotton Farm and Fiber Report 2008 released by the Organic Exchange (www.organicexchange.org), reports that 22 countries grow organic cotton. Organic cotton accounts for approximately 0.6% of all cotton in the world.

India took over Turkey's long-standing position as the leader in organic cotton production, accounting for about half of the world's organic cotton production. Other leading organic cotton producers, according to rank, were Syria, Turkey, China, Tanzania, United States, Uganda, Peru, Egypt and Burkina Faso.

According to a report from the U.S. based Organic Trade Association (www.ota.com), U.S. grown organic cotton is approximately 2.1% of global organic cotton. Most was grown in Texas, with limited acreage in California, New Mexico and Missouri.

Although small, organic cotton production has been increasing at rapid rates over the last several years along with demand. Yet, obviously, we still have a long way to go to make the environmental changes that are needed to support a sustainable world.

See our detailed article on organic cotton clothing.

Bamboo

Bamboo is able to adapt to a wide variety of ecosystems and climatic conditions. Bamboo is grown in numerous countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and can grow in at least 70% of the world. There are over 90 genera of bamboo with about 1,200 species globally.

Combining information from several reports, China is the largest bamboo planting country in the world (the majority of the crop is located in south China). There are over 400 varieties in China and China accounts for 25 percent of the world's total area of bamboo. Other top bamboo producing countries are India and Brazil.

See our detailed article on bamboo clothing.

Hemp

Hemp is among the oldest industries on the planet, dating back more than 10,000 years. The Columbia History of the World states that the oldest relic of human industry is a bit of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC.

Currently, more than 30 nations grow industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. About 14 of those sell part of their production on the world market. The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not recognize the value of industrial hemp and permit its production.

According to the Hemp Industries Association (www.thehia.org/facts.html) China is the largest exporter of hemp textiles. Romania is the largest commercial producer of hemp in Europe. It is exported to Western Europe and the U.S. Hungary is one of the biggest exporters of hemp cordage, rugs and fabric to the U.S. They also export hemp seed, paper and fiberboard. France has never prohibited hemp and is a source of hemp seed for other countries including high quality hemp oil to the U.S.

Interestingly, Poland has demonstrated the benefits of using hemp to cleanse soils contaminated by heavy metals. And Russia maintains the largest hemp germplasm collection in the world at the N.I. Vavilov Scientific Research Institute of Plant Industry (VIR) in St. Petersburg. Turkey has grown hemp for 2,800 years for rope, caulking, birdseed, paper and fuel.

See our detailed article on hemp clothing.

Ed Mass is President and Founder of Yes It's Organic, an online store for Organic, Fair Labor, and Eco Friendly Green clothing including adult to baby clothing, bedding, towels, mattresses, sustainable furniture, organic logo wear and promotional products for organizations wanting to improve their environmental footprint, and more. After being an environmentalist for over 40 years, including designing solar energy systems in the 1970s, Ed decided to participate more directly in growing the organic, fair labor and eco friendly industries by educating consumers and influencing their buying habits.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Q&A: Is there something inherently unsustainable about clothes made from non-organic crops and fabrics? After all cotton is "natural" isn't it?

There's a lot of intentional confusion created in the marketplace by companies that don't want to go to the effort or expense of making their products truly environmentally friendly for people and the planet by getting organic certification.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of greenwashing going on, where a company uses the word "natural" to make a product seem eco-friendly. However, while consumers perceive the word to be synonymous with "goodness," it actually has no official definition or government standards associated with it.

It attracts attention. Natural is good, unnatural is bad. These are the reasons it's used. There is really nothing "natural" about non-organic food or clothing. The word "natural" does not mean that a product lacks toxicity.

On the other hand, "Certified Organic" according to the USDA NOP (U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program) is a true, specifically defined standard for what constitutes an organically grown crop whether for food or textiles (fabrics, clothing, bedding, towels, etc).

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a true, specifically defined standard for textiles to define an organically grown crop and an organic (non-toxic) manufacturing process including social responsibility (fair labor) standards.

I prefer the word "non-organic" instead of "natural" in order to be very clear that there is no certification applied to food and textiles unless they are "certified organic." In the U.S., the word "organic" by itself cannot legally be applied to food or textiles unless they are "certified organic" according to the USDA NOP.

Let's see what "natural", that is "non-organic", cotton may look like. Non-organic cotton is one of the top crops for its use of insecticides. The typical spraying application results in volatile organic compounds released into the air, contributing to green house gases. Additionally, such spraying harms the health of the soil and pollutes ground water, lakes, and streams.

Five of the top nine pesticides used on cotton in the U.S. (cyanide, dicofol, naled, propargite, and trifluralin) are known cancer causing chemicals. All nine are classified by the U.S. EPA as Category I and II— the most dangerous chemicals. Depending on the practices involved, it can take up to a pound of such chemicals to grow the cotton for one pair of pants and a shirt.

Not only do these chemicals pollute the air, water, and soil but they're also retained in the crops as they're grown. In addition, other chemicals are added to the mix during the manufacturing processes. Most people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) can't wear non-organic clothing. It literally affects their health.

Organic crops are grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Organic matter and crop rotation are used to build stronger, more nutrient rich soil which retains water more efficiently than non-organic farming. In addition, federal regulations prohibit the use of genetically engineered seed for organic farming.

Non-organic wool also uses substantial chemicals which may be unhealthy. In organic sheep production, sheep must be fed 100% organically-grown feed and forage (pastures). The use of synthetic hormones, vaccinations, and genetic engineering is prohibited, as is the use of synthetic pesticides (internal, external, and on pastures).

There are two key distinctions in organic livestock management. First is the elimination of "dipping," a method of controlling external parasites in which sheep are submerged in pools containing organophosphate-based parasiticides. Studies have indicated that prolonged exposure to sheep dip pesticides cause changes in the nervous system of humans. (Imagine how the sheep feel about this process!) Moreover, disposal and "runoff" of dips can contaminate ground water supplies.

Secondly, in order to maintain their certification, organic livestock producers cannot exceed the natural carrying capacity of the land, thus preventing the devastating effects of overgrazing.

I think this provides a pretty good idea of the distinctions between "natural" and "organic." Some entities have tried to discredit organic certification but that's only done because they don't want to spend the effort and cost involved in cleaning up their act.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Bamboo Clothing Caution

by Ed Mass, President and Founder of Yes It's Organic

Bamboo blended with non-organic cotton just doesn't make sense to me.
Does it to you?

Bamboo in clothing, sheets, and towels is being promoted, accurately, as a sustainable resource. As discussed in detail in another article I wrote (Bamboo - Luxurious and Practical for Clothes, Towels, and Sheets), the farming is typically carried out organically, even if not certified, or at least in an evironmentally friendly manner. Also discussed are the aspects of the environmental friendliness of the manufacturing processes.

However, there is another important concern. Bamboo is being blended with many other fabrics to achieve varying characteristics of the finished item. However, when it's blended with non-organic yarns, for example non-organic cotton and synthetics, which are very environmentally destructive to our air, water, and soil as well as the farm workers, it really doesn't make sense.

Possibly the only argument that can justify these types of blends is one that says "well, it's better than 100% non-organic cotton." Is the glass half full or half empty? It may not be better if it creates a sense of accomplishment that derails the real objective of creating friendly clothing to both people and planet. It's important for you to be knowledgeable of the issues when evaluating bamboo blends when the item is being promoted as eco friendly, sustainable, and "green." What do you think?

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Bamboo - Luxurious and Practical for Clothes, Towels, and Sheets

By Ed Mass, President and Founder of Yes It's Organic

Bamboo has garnered a lot of attention in the fashion industry as well as for everyday textiles for sheets, towels and robes. The attention is due to its potential environmental friendliness combined with its luxuriously soft feel, flowing drape and many other properties.

What's So Great About Bamboo?

There are more than 1,000 bamboo species. This diversity makes it more adaptable to different climatic zones than most other softwoods. It can grow over approximately 70% of the earth's land area. Bamboo is one of the most renewable resources on Earth.

Bamboo is abundantly available in many rural areas where economic development is limited so it can offer a social benefit as well. Through research and development of more ways to utilize bamboo, rural areas are afforded an opportunity to maintain their culture and lifestyle while lifting their economic situation. Bamboo is an extremely versatile plant as evidenced by its use for income, food and housing.

Different species are used for different purposes including food for Pandas, edible food for humans, feed for livestock, woven handcraft products such as baskets and mats, textile products such as yarn, linens, and clothing, ingredients for Chinese medicines, and construction for flooring, fences and roofing.

Bamboo for Clothes?

Bamboo makes a wonderful clothing material. Due to its hollow fiber, bamboo has unusual breathing capabilities. The fiber is filled with micro gaps and micro-holes which allow for better moisture absorption and ventilation than other fibers. Bamboo fiber absorbs and evaporates perspiration quickly.

Comfort. Bamboo apparel is comfortable, very breathable, moisture-wicking, fast drying, and thermal regulating. Bamboo fabric is anti-static so it doesn't cling. Bamboo is often described as having the "ultra softness of cashmere and the sheen (luster) of silk." It feels simultaneously luxurious and practical.

Antibacterial. Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial due to a bio-agent called "kun" which resists the growth of bacteria on the fiber. This is normally carried through to the finished product allowing it to also resist the growth of bacteria that causes odors even after numerous washings.

This eliminates the need for anti-microbial chemical treatment which is known to cause allergic reaction and is environmentally unfriendly. When you perspire, your clothing will not pick up the odor of your perspiration as readily as other materials. Washing less often saves energy and makes clothes last longer.

Thermal Regulating. Wouldn't it be nice to have a fabric that makes you feel cooler in hot weather and warmer in cool weather? Sounds like a paradox, doesn't it? Bamboo does this.

Superior Wicking Capability. Bamboo is highly absorbent, much more so and faster drying than cotton. In warm, humid and sweaty weather, bamboo clothing doesn't stick to the skin. It keeps you drier, cooler and more comfortable.

Hypoallergenic. Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic which means it's less likely to cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

Wrinkle resistant. Bamboo clothing is naturally more wrinkle-resistant than cotton. While it might still require ironing after washing, bamboo fabric can be ironed at a lower temperature than cotton. Shrinkage during washing and drying should be minimal at warm temperatures. One technique to reduce or practically eliminate wrinkling, which could also apply to cotton and other fabrics, is to put clothes in the dryer for just two to five minutes to get out the wrinkles induced by the spinning of the washing machine. Then, and this is key, immediately take them out of the dryer and hang dry.

Colorfast. Bamboo accepts organic and natural dyes more rapidly and thoroughly, with less dye use, than cotton, modal or viscose (Rayon). The color is much more vivid. Bamboo fabrics don't need to be mercerized to improve their luster and dye-ability like cotton requires.

Easy Care and Energy Efficient. Bamboo is machine washable in cool water. Fabric softeners are not needed or recommended.

Bamboo Farming

Bamboo farming is typically a very environmentally responsible, renewable, and sustainable practice. Practically all bamboo comes from China. China has often had a "bad rap" for unfair labor and environmentally destructive practices. However, like anywhere else, it depends on the individual circumstances, people, and factories that are producing the goods.

If the company that is having their clothing made in China has requirements for protecting the environment and fair labor, they can find the contract manufacturing businesses to satisfy these concerns. Third party certification can be utilized as a more certain level of verification.

Environmentally Responsible. Chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are not needed in the growing of bamboo as it is seldom eaten by insects or infected by pathogens. In addition to this reduced consumption and impact of petroleum based chemicals, there is the secondary effect that petroleum consuming and polluting tractors are not used nearly as much as with other crops.

Bamboo also has relatively low water needs especially compared to cotton and most other crops. Bamboo does extremely well in impoverished soils. Bamboo roots help retain water in a watershed area due to their tight hold on the soil. It's been reported that compared to an equivalent stand of trees, bamboo takes in more carbon dioxide, removing this green house gas from the atmosphere, and produces 35% more oxygen than trees.

Renewable and Sustainable Resource. The entire plant is never harvested and re-growth occurs naturally and rapidly. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. It can grow to its full height in three months and then be ready to harvest in three to four years as its thickness fills out. In fact, it's hard to stop it from spreading as anyone knows who's planted it in their back yard. Bamboo is one of the world's most naturally renewable and sustainable resources.

Bamboo is increasingly plantation-raised to fulfill the growing demand for it. Plantation grown may be beneficial or detrimental depending on how it's done and the wages paid that create social value or social detriment.

Biodegradable. Bamboo fiber and fabric, as a natural cellulose fiber, is biodegradable in soil by microorganisms and sunshine. The decomposition process doesn't cause any pollution to the environment. A problem may arise if blending bamboo with a synthetic elastic such as Lycra(r)

Bamboo Processing - Here's the Tricky Part

Although bamboo farming is wonderfully sustainable, bamboo fabric has other considerations. There are two basic means of processing bamboo to make the plant into a fabric: mechanically and chemically. One mechanical method crushes the woody parts and uses natural enzymes to break the bamboo stalks into a pulp so the natural fibers can be mechanically combed out and spun into yarn.

Another mechanical method crushes the woody parts of the bamboo plant into a powder which is mixed with water. Either mechanical process is more labor intensive and costly than the chemical process so they aren't used very often.

In the chemical process, a harsh chemical is often used to break the bamboo stalks into a pulp. This can be more or less environmentally friendly depending on whether the chemical is captured and re-used. In other chemical processes, a non-toxic chemical may be used and it also may or may not be recovered and re-used.

Often the chemical process that is used is the same process used to make rayon. Rayon is also called viscose especially in Europe. The rayon process is an environmentally unfriendly process and may introduce some heavy metals into the fiber.

There is an environmentally friendly chemical process called lyocell. One brand name for the lyocell process is Tencel(r). There's no reason that the lyocell process can't be used to convert bamboo into a fiber. The only impediment is the cost of creating the factories. This process will eventually be used and become common as more demand is created for environmentally friendly clothing from farming through manufacturing.

Regardless of which mechanical or chemical process is used, the bamboo slurry that's created is extruded through a shower head-like device to create the fiber. Fiber manufactured in this manner, as slurry that is forced through an extrusion process to create a fiber, is called a "human-made, regenerated" fiber.

Bamboo Labeling

Since bamboo fiber is classified as a "human-made, regenerated" fiber, there have been some concern and discussion about the proper way to label it in clothing and other textiles. Therefore you will see labels that say: "bamboo", "rayon bamboo", "rayon of bamboo", "viscose of bamboo", and others. Other than just "bamboo" these labels mean the rayon process was used to create the bamboo fiber. If the label just says "bamboo" it is unknown which particular process was used.

Until we have bamboo textiles, such as clothing, towels, and sheets, that are certified organic from farming through manufacturing, there are other options to be confident in the purity of the finished product. One option is to have the finished item certified to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. This is labeled as: "Confidence in Textiles. Tested for Harmful Substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100." The list of criteria contains over 100 test parameters for harmful substances to assure that the textiles are not harmful to health.

One important consideration is that even though the manufacturing process may not be where we want it to be yet, the entire process is still usually better than most non-organic fibers and fabrics with all their chemical, synthetic, and water intensive processes in farming through manufacturing.

Evolutionary Process of Fiber Development

With growing concerns for personal health and the environment, we will see continual development in the evolution of organic, environmentally friendly, and sustainable farming and manufacturing practices and processes of fiber development.

Therefore, it is up to the concerned consumer to inquire about the entire process from farm to finished good, or be confident that the retailer has evaluated their suppliers, to be sure that the finished goods are healthy to both people and planet.

Ed Mass is President and Founder of Yes It's Organic (www.YesItsOrganic.com), an online store for Organic, Fair Labor, and Eco Friendly goods including adult to baby clothing, bedding, towels, mattresses, sustainable furniture, organic logo wear and promotional products for organizations wanting to improve their environmental footprint, and more. After being an environmentalist for over 40 years, including designing solar energy systems in the 1970s, he decided to participate more directly in growing the organic, fair labor and eco friendly industries by educating consumers and influencing their buying habits.

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Organic Textiles - Growth in a Down Economy

By Ed Mass, President and Founder of Yes It's Organic

We'll look at some numbers in a second but first some personal experience. Yes It's Organic is an online store for organic, fair labor, and eco friendly goods including clothing, organic cotton and organic wool bedding, and other organic and eco textiles. During the fall holiday season of 2008 several of my suppliers actually ran out of stock.

Okay, you may be thinking they didn't do a good job of calculating how much they'd need. Here's the rub. They ordered 100% to 150% more than they did the previous year. That's in a very down economy. Prices of these goods aren't at the very low end of the scale either. I'd say that's great growth.

Remember, this isn't organic food which has gotten a lot of notice. I'm talking about organic and eco friendly textiles including certified organic cotton, certified organic wool, hemp, and bamboo.

It shows an increasing number of people are becoming conscious of the impact on the environment of their everyday purchases. And their willing to make changes.

Now for some interesting numbers. Be patient. You'll be amazed by the conclusion (but don't peak). The amount of organic cotton farmers grew worldwide in 2007/2008 increased 152 percent. This is according to a report by Organic Exchange, title "Organic Cotton Farm and Fiber Report 2008." The report included organic cotton production in 22 countries.

The top ten organic cotton producing countries in order by rank were India, Syria, Turkey, China, Tanzania, USA, Uganda, Peru, Egypt and Burkina Faso. India took over the number one position which Turkey had held for quite some time. The majority of the increased organic cotton production took place in India.

That was the foundation for this next amazing statistic. Organic cotton production has grown to an estimated 0.55 percent of global cotton production. That's all. Even with the above seemingly large increase, and the number of countries growing organic cotton, it's still a tiny fraction of all cotton. That means we've got a very long road, or vast opportunity, to make significant inroads into reducing the huge environmental harm from non-organic cotton farming.

And where does the U.S. stand in regard to its organic cotton production as a percentage of worldwide organic cotton production? According to the Organic Trade Association, it's only 2.1%. That's one reason that U.S. grown organic cotton is sometimes hard to find.

Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers or genetically modified seeds.

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Announcing 100% Certified Organic Bamboo Women's Pajamas and New Organic Cotton Baby Clothes from Kiwi

Yes, These Are 100% Certified Organic Bamboo Women's Pajamas

These classy women's pajamas are 100% Certified Organic Bamboo jersey.

Sustainable bamboo fabric is soft and silky, and naturally antimicrobial for a healthier, fresher sleep. (Antimicrobial means it doesn't develop bacteria causing odors nearly as readily as cotton and other fabrics.)

Cute as a button from the Cuties Pa2ties Pajamas Collection . Six variations to fit everyone's desire.

Announcing New Organic Cotton Baby Clothes from Kiwi

Playful animal prints accent these long-sleeve baby bodysuits in 100% pure, Certified Organic cotton for boys and girls. Sustainability meets comfort and function with this adorable, eco-friendly baby clothing.

The word for each animal is printed in English, Spanish and French for a worldly flair. Grown without pesticides in the USA, this Organic cotton makes a super-soft one-piece for your little one. Snap bottom and fold-over shoulders for easy changing

Made in the USA. Water-based screen printing using low-impact dyes.

Don't just take it from us, check out these 8 fun new designs from the Kiwi Worldly Animals Collection.





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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

New Baby Clothes from OBLI Organics and New Women's and Baby Clothes from IDEO

Announcing Baby Clothing from OBLI Organics

Adorable, Must-See Organic Baby Apparel Just Added To Our Growing Selection

Animal-themed and yoga-inspired, these new baby bodysuits, rompers and sleepwear snuggies in 100% pure, Certified Organic cotton are the latest additions to the baby department.

Intrigued by the surf? Loving hybrids? We've got great new baby and children's apparel to spark your interest from the OBLI Organics Baby Clothing Collection.



Baby bodysuits, children's t-shirts, kimonos, yoga pants, dresses and more! All eco friendly screen-printed on 100% pure, Certified Organic cotton with designs to satisfy your humor and your passions.

Announcing New Organic Women's and Baby Clothes from IDEO - All the Way from France!

Be the first to experience this hot, new, Organic clothing collection from France for women, men and children.

Printed t-shirts and tops in sustainable colors add French flair to your eco wardrobe.

Don't just take it from us, check out the witty new looks in women's clothing and baby apparel, available in the IDEO collection. Just because you want Organic apparel for your family doesn't mean you have to compromise style. These new clothing choices make you smile while promising a cleaner earth.



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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Announcing New Certified Organic Cotton Yoga Clothing and Soft Hemp Clothing

Announcing Beckons Organic Yoga and Lounge Clothing

Introducing new cozy yoga wear in Organic cotton with stretch!

Whether you do yoga for strength training or relaxation,

look no further for ultra-comfortable Organic cotton yoga apparel that makes getting to the gym or studio easier and more stylish.

Women – choose from sleeveless, short-sleeve and long-sleeve tops that flatter your toned shape or help conceal your target areas.

We also have leggings and pants with varying fits and lengths to mix and match for yoga wear versatility.

Men – enjoy yoga with these sleek pant and short styles that go from yoga wear to loungewear any day.

Eco-Friendly Hemp for Men and Women

Hemp is a great fiber for to create eco-friendly clothing that's stylish, long lasting, odor resistant, and good for the environment. Who could ask for anything more?

Let's clearly state this up front: industrial hemp cannot be used to get high. The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not recognize the value of industrial hemp and permit its production.

Hemp's fiber molecule has a shaft-like structure that allows it to do the following:

* Wick moisture right off the body and dry quickly

* In cold conditions, feel warm, even when wet

* In very hot and/or humid conditions, you'll feel cool, comfortable, and fresh

Hemp is anti-bacterial so clothing is resistant to developing odor even after wearing a shirt for days in a row. This makes it especially great for travel. Hemp is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin.

Hemp fiber is longer, stronger, more absorbent and more insulative than cotton fiber. Hemp is fully biodegradable (unlike synthetic fibers).

Hemp makes a strong, durable, comfortable, healthy, and high-performance fabric that's great for all seasons and for use indoors and out.

The 100% hemp jeans in the photo are outstanding. Look at the details on the product page.

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Elegant and Soft Bamboo Dress Shirts at a Great Price

New Eco-Friendly Bamboo striped dress shirts for men and women.

All sizes and colors are available on sale for a limited time, don't wait!

Sustainable bamboo makes these easy-wear, slightly tailored dress shirts the perfect go-to top this season.

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