October 2004

American Apparel has a range of men’s and women’s organic cotton shirts and underwear at reasonable prices as part of their “Sustainable Edition” line.
The clothing is made in California in sweatshop-free conditions. The jersey T pictured is available for $15.
Web Site: American Apparel

Soy in clothing isn’t exactly new. Henry Ford first talked of it in the 1940s and was photographed wearing the first known soy suit and tie. Soy fibers largely disappeared though, until recent developments in China.
Now, soybean protein fiber is being marketed as a “vegetable cashmere” — a new eco-friendly luxury textile. Those who’ve tried [...]

Ibex makes a range of performance wear, using merino wool as their primary ingredient. Merino wool is much softer against the skin than regular wool.
Pictured is their men’s “Full Zip” merino wool jacket, priced at $140.
Let’s review why merino wool is hypereffective: it’s renewable, biodegradable, an excellent insulator, lightweight (warmest material by weight), naturally moisture [...]

Under the Canopy has one of the largest collections of metaefficiently produced clothing available in the U.S.
Their fashion line is made of innovative organic fibers and fiber blends such as organic denim, organic cotton angora and soy.
The women’s Lux Sweater ($29.99) pictured on the upper right is made of a blend of organic Peruvian cotton [...]

This women’s top cross-front is by Liz Clairborne and is made of 100%
Tencel.
Tencel is an environmentally sound fabric produced from wood-pulp, which is twisted or spun into yarns, and then woven or knitted into fabrics and garments. Travelers often use Tencel clothing because of its resistance to wrinkles.
Tencel is the brand name for lyocell – [...]