Sustainability Initiatives
Made to Order Production
This means I only make what you order! This slow-fashion technique encourages customization and decreases unwanted stock pilling up.
Sustainable Fabrics
Quality, sustainable garments start with eco-friendly fabrics. No fabric is perfect but I strive to improve my sustainable practices with each new collection. With each new collection, I hope to improve the sustainability of fabrics and make my products more eco-friendly. Read about why I choose Hemp, Bamboo Velour, and Recycled Polyester and Nylon for my designs.
Striving for Better
I vow to keep challenging myself to find the most sustainable way your clothes can be made and distributed. I want Ooey Gooey Vanshop to be around for a long time~ which means working with the planet, instead of against it.
FABRIC FOCUS: BAMBOO VELOUR
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Grows fast and efficiently without the use of pesticides and fertilizers
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Crop requires little space and minimum water usage to thrive
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Fabric is highly absorbent and thus needs less dye than other fibers
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Bamboo absorbs more CO2 than any other forest ​
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Fabric has antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties PLUS is moisture wicking, keeping you smelling and feeling your best
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Insulating yet breathable, allowing for warmth in cold climates and cooling in warmer ones
Fabric Focus: Repreve Recycled Polyester
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Made from Repreve Polyester Yarn from recycled plastic bottles and other post-consumer waste products
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Fibers have OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification to ensure recycled yarns are free of harmful substances
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Durable and soft, with 4 way stretch
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Production of Recycled Polyester emits significantly less greenhouse gases than virgin polyester, conserving water and energy in the process
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Diverts 13 plastic bottles per yard of fabric from the oceans and landfills