We were recently featured in Palisade Magazine(PDF Article). But for an up close and personal feel you can find us at Cornerstone Pets (Yes, I realize it's a pet store but my good friend is the owner and he was gracious enough to agree to carry some of our hats. You know for when you are walking your dog in the beating sun.)
As I was browsing other like minded sites this morning (The Alternative Consumer) I came across a post featuring a really cute "Penguin" tee for kids.
My favorite though....is the Terrier tee.
But worry not animal lovers because they also have cats, owls, bunnys, gorillas, horses, a wolf and many other animals represented.
Check out Design Public to see them all.
Thinking of breathing new life into old fabric? Have a look here first.
Natural dyes from plant material gives you a variety of different ways to dye fabric the natural way.
Apparently though there are some plants that could be toxic so be sure to read up before you start your brew.
And happy dying!!
We're very excited to have been featured yet again this time over at Plenty The World In Green! Please have a look.
Sorry for my sudden absence last week. I was hit pretty hard with the flu but I'm much better now thanks to plenty of rest.
So, to get back into the swing of things a bit I want to share some of secrets that go into the vegetable leather making process that is used to make our hats and bags.
To begin with Amazonian natives harvest a special sap from the Seringueira tree 'Hevea brasiliensis'. The white or yellow latex sap is collected in small vessels that spiral up the tree in a righthanded direction.
Trees are harvested when they reach 5-6 years old. Incisions are made just deep enough to tap the sap without harming the tree's growth. This process is known as rubber tapping and trees stop producing after 26-30 years of production. (Wikipedia)
Once the sap is collected it goes through a series of steps that we are not even allowed to witness. Yes it's that secret of a process. But the result is an amazing distressed faux leather material that is super durable and easy to care for. Enjoy!
We're very excited to have been featured in the upcoming issue of Bridal Guide Magazine.
Clearly our recycled canvas hats and bags aren't just for women.....it seems men are environmentally aware too!
The Rainforest baseball cap is featured for its recycled canvas material and faux leather finish which is produced from sustainable plant matter found in the Amazon. More about our beginnings in the world of recycled fashion...
And check out 'This Next' which featured our Carpe Diem Australian Outback hat in a recent issue. This Next is a terrific resource for discovering new and unique items.
From Bohmo. A unique fashion boutique by founders, Jen and Bryan Maecker.
"We understand that everything from the food we eat, the products we bathe with, to the clothing we wear has a profound effect on our family and the environment. We want to help promote companies that, while having great design and style, consider their social and environmental impact."
Loyale clothing founder, Jenny Hwa, fuses fashion forward aesthetics and environmentally conscious stewardship in her women's clothing line. Made from sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo and surplus fabrics.
I'm in Brazil visiting the factory that makes our recycled canvas hats and bags and I thought I'd share the process of making one of our bags from beginning to end.
This first image is the canvas that the truckers use to protect their cargo. When it is no longer useful to the truckers it is washed and cut into patterns which eventually become our canvas bags and hats.
This next image shows one of the women in the factory cutting the canvas.
And finally this last one shows the canvas bag being sewn together.
And the final product!
Our friends over at BTC Elements are offering my readers a 10% discount on purchases made from BTC Elements Online Boutique for the next month.
Summer Bowen founded BTC Elements as a way to offer inspiring designs that are both friendly and ethically sourced. Many of her products are one-of-a-kind items that you won't find anywhere else and each item is made with materials that are ecologically friendly.
Have a look and take advantage of this 10% discount and get yourself something new for Spring!
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For example this silky two toned poppy corsage is made from re-purposed vitage material by Designer Betsy Carr.
"She makes repurposing and reusing the focus of her work because she finds her happiness in creating beautiful accessories and using vintage and found pieces to reduce consumption."
I think this would look just lovely on one of our recycled canvas bags to add a little color for Spring!
Thanks to SneakerFreaker.com for shedding light on Adidas recycled and eco friendly line of shoes.
These would go great with our two buckle Recycled Canvas Metro Bag.
