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Sustainable Fashion As A Form of Self Care

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Sustainable Fashion As A Form of Self Care

Where Wellness and Style Meet As humans have grown more cognizant of our impact on the planet, movements are being generated that highlight the need for more sustainable living. Simultaneously, growing awareness around self-care practices has also been increasing. Where do these two lifestyle choices intersect? Can being a more conscious consumer support wellness and being healthier in general? We think so here at idPearl.  Making Better Self-Care Choices In recent years as fast fashion has grown and social media along with it, it has fueled people's needs for instant gratification, which shopping has been known to satisfy. We live...

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Celebrate Earth Day With Sustainable Fashion

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Celebrate Earth Day With Sustainable Fashion

Environmental Movement Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement which began in 1970. It is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of those who work to raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of the world. The First Earth Day Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. In 1969, Senator Nelson announced the idea for a...

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Merino Wool Makes Environmentally Friendly Knitwear

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Merino Wool Makes Environmentally Friendly Knitwear

Thermoregulating & Biodegradable Fiber Merino wool is a natural fiber that is environmentally friendly, biodegradable and an excellent thermoregulator. Naturally lighter and softer than any other wool, Merino wool is easy to wear next to skin and keeps your body at a comfortable temperature in any weather conditions. Through a process known as “absorption”, the fabric absorbs humidity and retains heat when temperatures are cold and humid. Conversely, when it’s hot, the wool uses the “evaporation” process to release humidity, making the body feel cool. Given these outstanding qualities Merino wool is sought after in the textile world and is...

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Cara & The Sky Handmade Knits

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Cara & The Sky Handmade Knits

Consciously Designed, Made in the UK Knitwear Cara & The Sky is an independent British brand born from a desire to inspire positivity - bringing color, unique style and sustainable handmade knits to the free spirited. All of their consciously crafted designs, include unique twist, color and stitch combinations, and have been developed by founder Cara Melzack. Cara & The Sky handmade knits are all produced in the UK.    Create A Right Attitude & Reach The Sky Choosing to dance to the beat of their own drum, creating timeless, high-quality and limited collections Cara & The Sky handmade knits...

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Meet the Brand: Fuza Wool, Handmade Merino Knits

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Meet the Brand: Fuza Wool, Handmade Merino Knits

Handmade Merino Wool Sweaters  When you purchase a wool sweater, wool jacket or wool cardigan from Fuza Wool, it comes with a quality guarantee. All of their knitwear is made by local craftsmen and women from countries like Nepal, working under fair conditions. This ensures that every product is handmade with the local knitwear traditions that have been passed down through several generations. This means that their products are not mass produced but handcrafted – and with every purchase you help support the local economy in the area, where the product has been produced.  The Fuza Wool Journey The Fuza...

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