Ethical and Bamboo Clothing News

Details on the Bamboo Meggy Tunic with Pockets!
Details on the Bamboo Meggy Tunic with Pockets!
Have you been watching out bamboo clothing and come across the Meggy Tunic? She is a beautiful piece made from soft bamboo viscose fabric mixed with a touch of cotton.  Read more...
Made to Order Fashion: Exploring the Love of Slow Fashion and Pre-Orders.
Made to Order Fashion: Exploring the Love of Slow Fashion and Pre-Orders.
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... Read more...
Is Your Laundry Polluting the Ocean? Ways to Stop Micro Plastic Pollution in Clothing.
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... Read more...
The Healing Properties of Linen Clothing.
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... Read more...
The Wonders of Hemp for Clothing.
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... Read more...
Spring into Spring Bamboo Fashion.
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... Read more...
Inspiring Better Living through Better Design and Production.
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... Read more...
GOTS Organic Clothing Certification: Why is it so great? 5 facts to consider.
GOTS Organic Clothing Certification: Why is it so great? 5 facts to consider.
GOTS... What does that mean in the World or Organic Clothing? Well, “The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social... Read more...
Is Bamboo Clothing a better Choice? 5 Points to Consider.
Is Bamboo Clothing a better Choice? 5 Points to Consider.
We have been using bamboo fabrics in our designs for many years. We love the feel and the properties of the fibre and our customers love it as well. Bamboo... Read more...
What is meant by Slow Fashion? Here are 5 Great Reasons to consider Slow Fashion.
What is meant by Slow Fashion? Here are 5 Great Reasons to consider 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... Read more...
We Love Fair Labour! How Canada's Labour Laws Evolved
We Love Fair Labour! How Canada's Labour Laws Evolved
Happy Labour Day long weekend!  This weekend we're celebrating all the lovely women who keep this little fair fashion shop spinning.  And all of you hard working guys and gals,... Read more...
bamboo fleece hoodie
The 3000 Year Evolution of Your Bamboo Fleece Hoodie
In honour of our NEW West Wrap Hoodie, we're diving into the deep, dark, juicy past of your favourite cozy hooded sweater.  Want to know how your Bamboo Fleece Hoodie... Read more...