"As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us" ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
At Solai, we believe that fashion should celebrate, honour and respect the earth, not compromise it. Our journey towards sustainability is woven through every thread and decision in our atelier. Here’s how we’re making a difference, and keeping sustainability at the core of what we do:
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Consciously Curating Our Fabric Selection
We choose materials that care for our planet. Our garments are crafted using:
Recycled Fabrics
We love working with recycled fabrics, as it means less raw material is needed, and therefore water and energy usage is signficantly reduced. It also decreases landfill waste since old garments and textile waste are repurposed and upcycled instead of being discarded -- always a win.
Lyocell
This is a fibre made from the wood pulp of trees that are grown and replaced in a regenerative program. The process of creating Lyocell is especially eco-friendly, as it uses a closed-loop system where 99% of the water and solvents used are recovered and recycled. Even our embroidery threads are made from lyocell!
Cupro
Often referred to as "vegan silk,"Cupro is a brilliant zero-waste solution as it's made from regenerated cotton waste. On top of being made in a closed-loop system, Cupro is hypoallergenic, which makes this deliciously soft fabric an excellent option for sensitive skin.
Organic and Regenerative Cotton
The only virgin cotton we work with is either certified Organic or Regeneratively-Grown. While the first one involves farming the fibre in a way that doesn't harm the earth, the latter actively works to regenerate the land, by employing biodynamic farming techniques (e.g. cover cropping and crop rotation), that increase biodiversity, sequester carbon and improve soil health.
