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Clothing for Snowboarding & Skiing
Snow sports like skiing and snowboarding are not only exciting, but they are also a great way to stay active, but what you wear can make or break your experience.
Sustainable New Year's Resolutions
If living more sustainably is on your radar for 2025, we’ve got you covered. Here are simple, manageable ideas to help you make a positive impact on the planet.
In Search of The Perfect Base Layer
In this article, we look at what base layers are and why you should consider alpaca wool for your next layer, taking into account breathability and moisture retention.
PFAS: The "Forever Chemicals" Hidden in Your Clothes
Many of our garments contain chemicals with long-lasting effects on our health and the environment, and PFAS are one of the clearest examples.
How To Compost Wool Clothing Sustainably
Unlike synthetic fabrics that take centuries to degrade, organic wools, such as alpaca wool, are biodegradable and can enrich the earth as they decompose.
WHAT MAKES ALPACA WOOL BEST FOR HIKING?
Alpaca wool hiking gear is a somewhat new concept in an outdoor industry accustomed to synthetics and merino wool. However, a closer look reveals that alpaca wool has unique qualities that make it the best choice for hiking clothes.
Alpaca Wool vs Merino vs Cashmere: Which Is The Best?
Alpaca wool combines the best properties of wools such as merino and cashmere, from the fineness of its fiber to the partial medullation it presents.
Biodegradable vs. Compostable What is the Difference?
Global warming, carbon footprints, and eco-friendly are terms we see everywhere. With our planet changing rapidly, we as individuals want to know how we can help slow down the global warming process that’s swirling around us.
Earth Day: What Is the Impact of the Fashion Industry on the Environment?
The textile and fashion industry uses about 2,000 different chemicals, many of them are known carcinogens. Out of these thousands, a mere 16 of them have approval from the (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency.