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Is Linen a Good Fabric for Clothes?

January 20, 2022 • Canadian Fashion Designer • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • Ethical clothing • Ethical Fashion • Fair Trade Clothing • Linen • Linen Clothing • Slow Fashion

Throughout ancient history a large majority of clothing was made from linen, especially for kings, priests, and other royalty. In fact, up until the past hundred years or so, it was still a very popular fabric. But is linen a good fabric for clothes today? Why did it stop being as popular in modern times? Linen is Comfortable and Versatile Linen is lightweight and breathable, making it a favorite in tropical or otherwise hot areas. It is soft, and softens more and more with time and washings. It is also quite versatile, being a great option for dress-attire to casual...

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...

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.

What is meant by Slow Fashion? Here are 5 Great Reasons to consider Slow Fashion.

November 09, 2018 • 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

If you follow us on social media you've probably seen the word "Slow Fashion" in MANY in our posts. What is meant by Slow Fashon? It's a term that gets thrown around quite often in the fashion industry, but you may be wondering, what exactly does it mean and why should we be starting a conversation about it?

Fast Fashion took a hold in the last 20 years as large brands started producing more and more overseas. This has lead to increased sweatshop use in poor countries and increased pollution. Fashion is now the second largest polluter in the World, just behind the oil and gas industries levels of pollution