Spring has Sprung: get out and say “hello nature”!

Spring has Sprung: get out and say “hello nature”!

Are ya’ feeling fresh as a daisy? Or still trying to catch up from those damn clocks turning back – wondering how winter just came and went, void of the...
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Sustainability: how do I get involved? Part II Rewilding

Sustainability: how do I get involved? Part II Rewilding

Sustainability: how do I get involved? Part II, Rewilding We hope we inspired a few people to get involved with World Halfcut Day through our blog last month. You can...
Sustainability: how do I get involved? World Halfcut Day - August 31st

Sustainability: how do I get involved? World Halfcut Day - August 31st

This month we are shining a bright spotlight on a cause very close to our hearts, whose vision closely aligns with our ethos as an ethical NZ activewear brand. That...
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Natural Dyes: Why do we love them?

Natural Dyes: Why do we love them?

So. You’re doing your best to shop sustainably and are wearing earth-friendly fibres. But what you might not know is that many of these garments may have been dyed with...
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Is my Bamboo Activewear Sustainable?

Is my Bamboo Activewear Sustainable?

What’s the deal with bamboo activewear, you ask? Just like with any material, there’s a lot of opinions out there about this grass (yep, bamboo is a grass!). Is it...
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Plastic in Your Clothes: is it really that bad?

Plastic in Your Clothes: is it really that bad?

Last month, we did a deep dive into microplastics – what they are, and what they have to do with your clothes. This month, we’re looking a little more closely...
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What are microplastics and what do they have to do with my clothes?

What are microplastics and what do they have to do with my clothes?

For most of us, microplastics are a bit of a thing of mystery. Aren’t they just the tiny beads of plastic found in some face scrubs, or what you unwittingly...
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What is Slow Fashion, Anyway?

What is Slow Fashion, Anyway?

You probably hear the term ‘slow fashion’ get thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean, and how is it different to fast fashion? Let’s investigate,...
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13 New Zealand & Australian Based Sustainable Fashion Influencers You Should Know

13 New Zealand & Australian Based Sustainable Fashion Influencers You Should Know

  With social media algorithms advancing every other day, it can be hard to ensure your feed is filled with the messaging that you want to see. With paid promotions...
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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Fashion

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Fashion

Listen up, shoppers. You want to know more about sustainable fashion? You’ve come to the right place. If you’ve made it this far, you might already be pretty clued in...
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What Impact are Your Clothes Really Making?

What Impact are Your Clothes Really Making?

A Guide to Sustainable Materials Are you wanting to make more sustainable choices when it comes to the fabrication of your clothes, but you’re not sure where to start? We...
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Five Quick & Easy Ways to Spot Greenwashing

Five Quick & Easy Ways to Spot Greenwashing

Tips for finding genuinely ethical products   Who really has the time to carefully research every single thing that they buy? We sure don’t. However, it’s also true that many...
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