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7 Eco-friendly Practices That Small Businesses Can Implement

May 21st, 2018

Eco-Friendly is more than a buzzword these days.  Companies are being praised for doing more with less, and saving money in the process.  As I mentioned in a previous article, even Wall Street is…

Here’s 3 Ways to Launch (and Position) Your Sustainable Fashion Business

May 16th, 2018

To successfully scale up your sustainable fashion business, the first thing you need to…

4 Ways To Make Your Brand More Sustainable

May 2nd, 2018

At first, it’s hard to believe that the fashion and textile industry is the second largest polluter in the world, second only to oil….
Apparel

Recognition for Sustainable Sourcing and Production

December 30th, 2015

Fibre Athletics creates versatile apparel that is built for a variety of activities and adventures. Our materials are ethically sourced and…
Apparel

Manual of Sustainable Materials

December 15th, 2015

Rule of thumb Before we get into this, I want to make one comment. An arsenic tee shirt made in a factory that is local leaves less of a carbon footprint than the occasional organic…
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Brooklyn Packaging Factory: Two Brothers Thinking Ahead

November 30th, 2015

Every great product is greater with the right packaging. Jerry and George Filippidis are the creative masterminds behind ARES Printing…
Factories

The November Selection: New Factories

November 3rd, 2015

Fall’s in full swing, and it’s always an exciting time for the apparel industry. So, to celebrate the changing of the leaves,…

Scaling A Positive Impact Brand: 8 Questions To Ask Yourself

October 17th, 2015

As a Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), I advise entrepreneurs and business owners how best to grow their enterprises and to prepare for the future. With my latest…
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Apparel

How To Build A Timeless Fashion Brand

August 6th, 2015

You’ve made vows, exchanged rings and committed to manufacturing in the United States. Mazel tov! Still, there’s a learning curve…
Design

How Multifunctional Design Puts A New Spin On A 90s Fave

July 15th, 2015

Hands-free handbags? You betcha. The 21st century take on fanny packs – that 90s staple that’s still the most secure way to tote…
Factories

Eco-Friendly Factories: How Do You Know Your Manufacturer Is Green?

July 6th, 2015

As consumers increasingly look for transparency around the making and sourcing of the…
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Apparel

Inside the Fashion Industry: A Tell-All from a Human Mannequin

May 12th, 2015

For the past 4 years, I’ve been working as a fit model in New York City. What is a fit…
Design

Sustainably Sourced + Made in USA Travel Brand: NOMAD

November 6th, 2013

NOM.A.D. is a sustainable, made in USA, travel lifestyle brand that launched a crowdfunding campaign yesterday. Ryan Clott, Founder of…
Design

Behind the Scenes: IceStone

September 21st, 2013

It was such a great experience visiting the IceStone factory in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Sarah Corey, who acts as the entire marketing department for IceStone, gave us a thorough tour of the…