Clothing

Merino Wool Jackets by Ibex

October 20, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

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),… [Continue Reading]

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Under the Canopy: Metaefficient Clothing

October 19, 2004 by Justin Thomas 2 Comments

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… [Continue Reading]

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Pangaya: Sustainable Women’s Fashion

October 18, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

These low-rise pants are made of organic cotton and a little lycra ($76). Pangaya sells a line of women’s clothing made from Organic Cotton, Tencel, Hemp and Eco-Spun. Pangaya’s environmental statement: “Pangaya is dedicated to offering our customers the finest environmentally friendly products in the world. While most of the time this means organic, we… [Continue Reading]

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Women’s Top: 100% Tencel

October 18, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

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… [Continue Reading]

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Earth Speaks: Eco-Effective Clothing

October 18, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

The Mandarin Jacket to the right is made from 60% hemp, 25% Wool, 15% Yak with 100% silk lining. The colors are produced by fiber-reactive dyes. This dying process creates glowing colors, which slightly differ, making each garment unique. Created by designer Bi Li, Earth Speaks combines pure fashion with a strong commitment to the… [Continue Reading]