Levi jeans was made with world water shortages in mind
An article this week in The New York Times, Changes in the Air Stone-Washed Blue Jeans (Minus the Washed), by Leslie Kaufman highlighted Levi Strauss‘ recent focus on water consumption throughout the life cycle of a pair of jeans. Levi’s has calculated that 919 gallons of water are consumed during this time. Continue reading
It has been a while since I have written about Fair Indigo in Madison, Wisconsin, but after looking through their holiday catalog that I received this week the timing seems perfect. I have always been drawn to this company whose tag line is “Style With A Conscience”, but in these times when many Americans are out of work I am pleased to see that their Made In America offerings have increased. Continue reading
As a textile designer, this next story is exciting. In this country we have lost way too many textile mills to overseas production, so the thought of bringing some manufacturing back to the United States and supporting the companies who sell their fabrics is thrilling. NearSea Naturals is your choice for organic and sustainable fabrics and notions, many produced locally. Continue reading
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