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Archive for November, 2008

Apparel for the Environment

Author: GMOShirt
November 6, 2008
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With hot issues like climate change, species eradication, and pollution as part of our daily lives, it’s nice to do whatever we can for the environment.  In modern times people have begun to conserve energy and the demand for environmentally friendly products is higher than it has ever been.  Even for something as simple as our clothing, there are organic options which support environmentalist ideals; having been crafted and the original materials cultivated with no chemical use or damage to the environment.  Organic clothing is made from natural materials like bamboo, cotton, silk, and soy fabrics.

Though organic clothing is a relatively new market, there are already clothing options for men and women, including shirts, pants, underwear, scarves, hats, and organic dresses.  Clothing is also available for children and in smaller sizes.


Bamboo Clothing

Author: GMOShirt
November 6, 2008

Faerie-Magic-organic-clothingThough not widespread in the Western world, clothing made from bamboo fabric has become a common item in various cultures and as a more organic option to cotton and other fabrics which can contain chemicals.  Organic clothes have increased their following in recent years, with environmental awareness as a hot topic.  Bamboo is cultivated and grown through natural processes, and most bamboo fabrics are guaranteed to contain no chemicals or toxins.  In addition, bamboo fabrics are durable, breathe very well, and absorb sweat and water like no other fabric. 

Bamboo clothing is not in wide distribution throughout the Western world, but it is available in clothing of all sizes, shapes, and styles in specialty stores or online.