rating incorporating fibres such as hemp, lyocell (made from the cellulose fibres of wood) and bamboo which uses significantly less water than cotton. Have you heard about the Better Cotton Initiative? Through one of our suppliers we are able to bring in well loved brands such as b young, Cream, Part Two, Lounge Nine and In Wear who are all members of this initiative and are committed to: • Grow cotton and other crops more sustainably • Better life for farm workers who benefit from improved working conditions and a higher standard of living • Better for farming communities where inequities are confronted, and women become more empowered. We believe that investing in our planet and doing our part is always in style.
Featuring Better Cotton Initiative Fashions at Fabrications
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or the past ten years, Fabrications has made it our core value to “do no harm to the planet.” Being independently owned we have chosen to be eco-centric and these policies like everything we do is built on unstoppable courage. At Fabrications you will find beautiful boutique collections sourced from Europe, Great Britain and North America, each piece is hand chosen by Jane who is both the owner and buyer. Each piece represents quality, wearability and the right amount of fashion edge. Choosing ethically produced yarns and organic, fair trade cotton does make a difference. With a keen GENTLY USED eye for colour and trends, Jane makes wise calculated buying decisions based on years of experience as a conscientious professional. She searches for well made, fair trade garments that not only look great but are durable and on point for today’s look. Armed Angels is a new brand to Fabrications from Cologne Germany it’s a fresh take on the fashion industry as their website boasts that “the fashion industry is dirty and we are not, lets reinvent.” Similarly, Mac Jeans founded in 1973 and based in Regensburg, Germany has a high environmental
Though the choices we make may seem small on a global level, we can boast that one third of our staff walk to work. We encourage the use of reusable containers for our lunches and control our use of bags for shoppers. Environmentally friendly products are used CLOTHING BOUTIQUE in store, we conserve water usage, and collectively share homegrown vegetables amongst the staff. Our back yard is home to local pollinators and chemical free gardening. Our recycling and composting are performed by a local family-owned business on bicycles, and we produce only one garbage bag per month, and in this day and age that is a remarkable achievement! Trish has been working at Fabrications for over two years, she loves the brand Part Two and Mos Mosh, she can been seen walking all over downtown Duncan and she loves to read and write.
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