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Is Your Laundry Polluting the Ocean? Ways to Stop Micro Plastic Pollution in Clothing.

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Is Your Laundry Polluting the Ocean? Ways to Stop Micro Plastic Pollution in Clothing.

Did you know that 34.8% of primary microplastics in our oceans comes from our synthetic (plastic) clothing (IUCN, 2017). Microplastics are now being found throughout the ocean food chain. Let's put a stop to micro plastic pollution in clothing by shopping natural fibres and being aware of how we wash our clothes!  

Here are a few tips to help you reduce plastic pollution in clothing!

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The Healing Properties of Linen Clothing.

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The Healing Properties of Linen Clothing.

Linen Clothing to help heal you?

Linen is yet another one of our favourite ethical fabrics alternatives. Linen is a textile made from the fibres of the flax plant. But you may be wondering to yourself, what exactly makes it so wonderful? Well, Linen is commonly referred to as, "The healing fabric," or the "preferred fabric" for a healthy lifestyle and there are a few reasons to why that is. 

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The Wonders of Hemp for Clothing.

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The Wonders of Hemp for Clothing.

  So you've probably heard us rant and rave about all the things we love about Bamboo, but let's talk about another Eco all-Star: Hemp Clothing!  This plant has been used in textiles for centuries, and has so many others uses, too. Up to 50,000 uses in fact - but we just will stick to a few today! Like Bamboo, Hemp is used today as an eco-friendly fabric option. You might imagine Hemp clothing to be scratchy and uncomfortable, but this is actually not true at all! The hemp fabric we use is AMAZINGLY soft and comfy, not to mention...

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Spring into Spring Bamboo Fashion.

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Spring into Spring Bamboo 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...

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Inspiring Better Living through Better Design and Production.

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Inspiring Better Living through Better Design and Production.

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...

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