5 Reasons to go Organic or Eco-Friendly
· Social responsibility:
Chemicals and pesticides invade drinking water and groundwater, polluting its fish and even reaching human consumption. Organic and eco fibers grow without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
· Biodegradable:
Eco and organic fabric biodegrade naturally over time. Synthetic fibers eventually become waste and let off harmful toxins when they degrade.
· Health:
Many people are allergic or dislike wearing synthetic textiles. Eco fabrics have all the properties of the new synthetic breathable fibers with added softness and drape. They feel better against the skin.
· Absorption:
Not only do its chemicals reach into our groundwater, conventional clothing is worn next to our most porous organ- our skin. Organic and eco-fibers are natural and do not contain irritating chemicals. Many of them are also considered hypoallergenic and naturally anti-bacterial.
· Popularity:
Organic foods have been around for awhile and it is a natural evolution that organic and eco friendly fabrics will also gain popularity. Eco and Organic fabrics once considered an alternative are now entering into the mainstream.
RECYCLE ~ REDUSE ~ REUSE
Earth Loving Fabrics & Quality
Modal fabric is soft, smooth and breathes well. Its texture is similar to that of cotton or silk. It is cool to the touch and very absorbent. Modal dyes easily and becomes colour-fast after submersion in warm water. Modal drapes well and keeps its shape, even when wet.
Washing Instructions Modal:
One of the advantages of Modal over cotton, hemp & bamboo is its resistance to shrinkage, a notorious problem with other fabrics.
Modal is also less likely to fade or to form pills as a result of friction. Its smoothness also makes hard water deposits less likely to adhere to the surface, so the fabric stays soft through repeated washings.
For best wash use cold water and lay flat to dry.
Eco~Conscious & Zero Waste Goals
~ Its our mission to minimize our carbon footprint. Here are some of the ways we try... ~
Our business cards & thank you cards are printed on recycled paper.
We ship in resealable & compostable shipping bags for easy returns and for helping out the environment.
Our tear away washing labels are biodegradable.
Organic textiles are grown in controlled settings with no pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals. Only natural fertilizers are used.
Our merchandise should be washed in cold water, reducing hydro usage.
TAMAR KATE Merchandise is all picked up in plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes and packaging.
Everything is done locally so no shipping, crate, air waste, fuel, excess waste, we make pick ups and drop offs at our warehouse for production purposes ourselves.
We hope to excel in these areas and will continue to find ways to minimize our footprint!
Recycle Reduce Reuse