Ethical and Bamboo Clothing News

5 Must-Try Natural Non-Toxic Makeup Brands

February 02, 2018

Here at Salts & West, we are in the pursuit of living a more simple, healthy, sustainable, and conscientious life. Like us, you're probably on the search for the best natural, non-toxic makeup brands because you want to steer clear of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. Maybe you've taken a gander at the ingredients list on the back of your lipstick and wondered what the heck those items are (let alone how to pronounce them). For most of us, the idea of ditching makeup altogether is down right scary. Here is the GOOD NEWS! If you've boarded the 'green train' (or are waiting for the right time to jump on), no time is better than now to access brands that boast pure, bod-friendly (and earth-friendly!) ingredients. We've compiled 5 of our top picks for natural beauty brands for you test out.

Woman to Woman: The Cycle of Women in Business Together

October 19, 2016

When women support each other incredible things happen. Whomever said that first was on to something. Supporting women has been the thread woven through much of my life in business, it is a part of why Salts & West has chosen to make clothing with ethical and local production. This support is visible in each days work. Jaana and I cut the pieces which go to Pam's sewing machines where she employs other women. Then sewn product is brought back to the studio where Terra presses on the labels bought from Lindsey-Lea. Finally, each piece is shipped out to you where...

Made in Canada clothing? 5 Reasons to Shop Canadian Made Clothing.

June 29, 2016 • Canadian Made Clothing • Made in Canada

Modern culture has made your clothing choices limitless. Why would you want to consider shopping made in Canada clothing first? Are there any benefits to Canadian made clothing? Clothing and fashion is often a matter of only personal style and aesthetic. However, in the last decade, as sweat shop fast fashion has become more prevalent in the marketplace many consumers are looking to their local garment manufacturers to offer clothing with more ethical prowess and better quality construction. What are some of the best reasons to shop made in Canada clothing? Here are 5 great ones that show how shopping...

Is Green Clothing my Color? Sustainable Fashion that Won't Have You Compromise on Style.

June 14, 2016

Salts Organic Clothing hemp hoodie in a wrap style Green clothing is the most important fashion statement —and not on a colour wheel. From manufacturing practices to fibre sources, components of the apparelindustry are spurring the next major shift inthe market for an organic—or, at least, morecarbon-neutral—lifestyle. New fabric choices,like bamboo and soy, are allowing apparel tobecome eco-friendly, while remaining stylish andmodern (see sidebar). Organic, recycled and sustainable are just afew frequent terms. Organic fabric—like food—is made without pesticides, insecticides and thelike. Recycled designs are when designers takeitems and re-design them into something new.Sustainable, like...

Dress for your Body Type. 5 Tips for a Flattering You.

June 14, 2016

How can you dress for your body type? Whenever I am designing a new item I like to take into account what its going to do for the person that puts it on. We all have had an item that hugs us in all the wrong places and makes us feel like we are on the way to Frumpville. Then we have also had the great luck in finding a piece that shows off our best and highlights what makes us beautiful. Those are the items that we keep for years and wear until there is nothing left to them....