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Brand Spotlight: Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi’s brand motto, “Do Good”, isn’t just another lofty, empty promise from a large corporation. It’s actually the opposite - a brand that is leading the way, making substantial, actionable changes in the outdoor fashion industry - truly doing good. But don’t just take our word for it - here’s a rundown of why we love Cotopaxi (and think you should too!)
Organic Cotton & Recycled polyester Series #3
Plunging into week 3 of our Sustainable Materials Series, we welcome you! Let's take a deeper look into organic cotton and recycled polyester, ways to support such fibers and the...
Spring Cleaning *Part Two* Building your Closet Backup Ethically
So, you condensed your closet….now, how do you replenish it ethically, by making mindful choices? Ready to support safe work conditions, fair compensation standards, and reduce your environmental impact?
Spring Cleaning
There is something invigorating and emotionally freeing about eliminating the old, or the “unworn”. In turn, we optimistically make space for the new and better understand what we are putting to good use. We must consider where the “old” and unworn is going when discarded. This is where the idea of revamping our closets for a lighter feel in 2021 comes in. Many of us have underutilized garments in our closets, simply collecting dust. There’s no better time than this month, to spotlight “spring cleaning”, bringing us a sense of awareness of our environmental impacts as we plunge into Spring.
Sustainable Materials Series
Innovation today is fueling the progression of fashion ecosystems. We at Active Threads serve to promote the longevity of material abundance and product life cycles while we emphasize the urgency of our...
Hemp & Bamboo
According to Boston Consulting Group’s 2019 “Pulse of the Fashion Industry” update, The fashion industry is dragging its feet in its sustainability efforts. Another study of 5000 consumers stated that...
INTRO TO SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Calling all women who are inspired advocates, fashionistas, and catalysts for climate change! Did you know that the fashion and textile industry produces 10% of ALL humanity’s carbon emissions, which...
Tencel and Recycled Wool
Tencel and recycled materials are snagging the spotlight in 2021. According to the Allied Market Research report in 2020, the recycled textiles market is slated to reach $8 billion by...