Ethical and Bamboo Clothing News — Canadian Made Clothing

Made to Order Fashion: Exploring the Love of Slow Fashion and Pre-Orders.

July 19, 2019 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • made in canada

In the effort to increase sustainability of our items we have moved to a practice of slow fashion as well as using a Pre-Order system for new styles. This helps us manage our small business more effectively, allows our clients to decide which styles we make and also increases the eco friendly advantages of our fashions. The practice of fast, cheap and dirty fashion is havoc to our planet. Fast Fashion is also fairly new, just coming on the scene in the early 90's. Companies who take a Fast Fashion mindset in business try to launch many new...

Spring into Spring Bamboo Fashion.

February 22, 2019 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion

Don't know what to wear this Spring? We've got you covered in our favourite bamboo clothing pieces! I know it's only February... but it's never too early to prepare for the transition from Infinity Scarves and Fleece Leggings to Lana Skirts and Bless Tops. Here are 5 of our favourite bamboo items to mix and match for casual chic outfits this spring! 1. The Bless Top You're blessed with 2 tops in one! Wear the Bless Bamboo T-Shirt as a scoop-neck or a v-neck. The perfect, pretty addition to your year-round wardrobe has arrived! Layer it under your West Wrap or tuck it into the...

Inspiring Better Living through Better Design and Production.

February 15, 2019 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • made in canada

There is a lot of small things that go into the community around Salts & West. You the clients inspire the design process as I strive to make items that work perfectly for you. Next, we involve local fabric suppliers. Lastly, our seamstresses and staff provide such a valuable service in making sure your garments are beautifully sewn. I am so grateful that this tiny little company can support so many people enriching their lives for the better. You may not see it close up all the time as a client of our but we thank you for shopping with...

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

VIP Access to the Cutting Room...literally!

May 25, 2018 • Canadian Made Clothing • Eco fashion • made in canada

Ever wonder how we create your beautiful Salts & West bamboo clothing pieces? A whole lot of love goes into it the process, that's for sure! In this video, Jenny gives you a VIP sneak peek into the cutting process as we cut some of our new bamboo pencil skirts... Snip Snip! Enjoy. Shop all of our pieces now in the online shop, the item we are cutting here is the Lana Pencil Skirt in Bamboo fabric and the Hoodie Jen is wearing is the Salts Zip up Hand dye in bamboo fleece fabric.