11 ECO SHOPPING TIPS TO LIVE BY

1. SHOP CERTIFIED. Third party certifications like Fairtrade or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) ensure that workers are paid fairly, treated humanely and the environment is protected from toxic chemicals and deforestation.

2. BUY SECOND HAND. There has never been an easier time to buy pre-loved clothing. With many online options and local vintage and thrift stores, buying used is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

3. SHOP BY MATERIAL. Materials vary a lot in how much water, chemicals, and fossil fuels they use. Check out our Materials page for more info on which we stock and why. Avoid spandex, nylon, acrylic, polyester, leather, rayon-viscose from wood or bamboo (yup, bamboo fabric is terrible), and wool (chemicals used to remove lanolin and make soft are highly toxic, not to mention animal welfare issues, alpaca and organic or recycled wool are great alternatives). Say yes to Certified Organics, Recycled & Upcyled Materials, Tencel, Biobased TPU, Hemp and Ethically Produced Silk & Alpaca.

4. BUY LESS. The average American buys 70 items of clothing a year, and the planet can’t handle it. Instead, invest in quality sustainable clothing that will last far longer, saving money in the long run.

5. UNSUBSCRIBE. Disconnect from companies you know are making bad social and ecological choices. Removing the daily temptations to buy things that cause harm to the environment, consumers and workers will save you money and peace of mind.

6. DO LESS LAUNDRY. The largest part of the eco footprint of a garment comes from how it’s cleaned after you buy it. Machine washing is tough on clothing and conventional detergents are toxic. Washing only when needed saves water, electricity, money and time.

7. USE AN ECO FRIENDLY DETERGENT. Common detergents are chock full of nasty chemicals. Natural detergents work just as well or better than their chemical laden competitors, and save you and the eco system from toxins and allergens.

8. WEAR 30. Buy only what you can see yourself wearing at least 30 times.

9. FIND A TAILOR YOU TRUST OR MAKE DIY ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS. We all buy things we love but don’t quite fit right, or holes happen, or we gain weight, or we loose weight. A good tailor will be able to make your treasured garments feel like they were custom made, or tell you when they are beyond repair.

10. BUY WHAT YOU LOVE. There's nothing more sustainable than buying something you will cherish for years to come, and wear until it's threadbare. 

11. SHOP WITH US!! We’ve taken the guesswork out of it, so you