Ethical and Bamboo Clothing News — Made in Canada Clothing

What is the problem with Fast Fashion?

June 27, 2021 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • Ethical clothing • Ethical Fashion • Fair Trade Clothing • Fast fashion • Made in Canada • Made in Canada Clothing • Slow Fashion

Have you ever thought about where your clothes come from when you buy from large retail stores? Or who made them? Like most of us, you probably just haven't thought about it. Or maybe you just have, but you haven't been exposed to what happens in Fast Fashion practices. You're not alone, finding a new shirt that costs less than your coffee at Starbucks can seem like a great thing at the time, until you find out the true cost behind it all. So you may be thinking, what exactly is "Slow Fashion" vs "Fast Fashion."

5 things to look for when shopping for Ethical Fashion.

May 27, 2021 • Bamboo Clothing • Canadian Fashion Designer • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • Ethical clothing • Ethical Fashion • Fair Trade Clothing • Made in Canada • Made in Canada Clothing • Slow Fashion

Are you thinking of switching over to the Ethical Fashion? I know it can be a bit confusing... the odds are, you've probably bought a top from an Ethical Fashion shop without even knowing it. Whether you're brand new to the Ethical Fashion world, or have already made the switch; here are 5 things you should be looking for when you're shopping for Ethical Fashion. 1. They Use Slow Fashion Practices. Look for brands that support "Slow Fashion." To sum it up, look for brands that focus on quality over quantity, are thoughtful about the environment, and are fair to...

Is Bamboo Good for Clothing?

May 13, 2021 • Bamboo Clothing • Canadian Made Clothing • Capsule collection • Eco fashion • Ethical clothing • Ethical Fashion • Fair Trade Clothing • Made in Canada • Made in Canada Clothing • Slow Fashion

People often ask is bamboo good for clothing? Bamboo clothing has some unique properties due to the way the fibre is made. Bamboo has recently seen an uprise in uses in towels, bamboo clothing, sheets and blankets. This is due to the wearability and use of bamboo as a material in fabrics. It has a wonderful soft drape and feel as well as being temperature regulating as well as doesn't hold smell. Is Bamboo Good For Clothing? Bamboo thread is milled with a smooth outside and a hollow inside (like a long tube) this provided insulating properties which...

Brenda Laine Designs Gives you a peaks behind the Scenes of her Bamboo Clothing Creations!

February 26, 2021 • Bamboo Clothing • Canadian Fashion Designer • Ethical Clothing • Made in Canada Clothing • Slow Fashion

A sneak peak into Brenda Laine Designs and world is one of love for sustainable and stylish fashion, love for bamboo clothing, dedication, inspiration, motivation and challenges. From early beginnings, to great mentorship, amazing customer reviews, fabric sourcing, challenges faced and sharing her thoughts on the very many benefits of bamboo clothing in general and for her designs, makes this interview a must read not only for eco-fashion enthusiasts but also all fashion lovers and women in business or starting up.

New Bamboo Sweaters happening in the Design Studio

August 21, 2020 • made in Canada clothing

Bamboo sweaters are the softest addition to you Fall wardrobe plans. This Fall is all about comfort. I have been working on a super soft hemp bamboo sweater pullover this week. I am hoping it will work out to be reversible 🤔. It will be your perfect pullover sweater to layer when the house feels cool or coming home from a stretch class. You will love the cheeky and flattering back twist detail. Watch the short video of the design process here... And here is part 2 where I redo the twist to make it a bit chunkier... Let me...