Organic Cotton Crew

Zkano - Organic Cotton Socks - Daily Grommet

What can we say about these simple, organic cotton socks? A lot.

These socks tell a story about their creator, Gina Locklear, who grew up among sock makers. Gina is following in the footsteps of her parents, who built a sock manufacturing company in Fort Payne, Alabama. Throughout most of the 20th century, the majority of socks made in the United States were produced in Fort Payne. Today, competition from overseas manufacturers threatens the remaining hosiery businesses in Gina’s hometown. But she’s bringing some life back into the local industry with a fresh approach to sock-making that incorporates Gina’s passion for ecologically sensible living and green business.

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Earth Day or any day, going 'green' gives you plenty of stylish options

Charlotte Observer - Apr 22, 2010

Earth Day or any day, going 'green' gives you plenty of stylish optionsMade from 100 percent organic Turkish cotton and sustainably produced leather from Norway, the Want Organic for J Crew Mirabel day roll bag ($145) has an

Finisterre Outdoor Clothing Goes Wild for Wool And Wax

Treehugger - Apr 19, 2010

And their super warm lofted (brushed) merino is now faced with durable exterior of organic cotton. Finisterre have also managed to end up with some of the

Fashion & Flash hits the runway May 1

Washington University in St. Louis News - Apr 16, 2010

Fashion & Flash hits the runway May 1“There's a myth that organic cotton is a sustainable textile, but it requires so much water that it really isn't,” explains Verhage-Abrams, who teaches the

Hot Plates

Metromix New York - May 06, 2010

To get the crust's crispness right, Ayoub adds whole wheat flour to his regular organic flour mix, allowing it to hold up and "char wonderfully" without

When you need a system recovery

The Hindu - Apr 21, 2010

And if you are on the lookout for a purely organic package, then venture out the 'Special Orchid body treatment', immersing yourself in uninterrupted 150

Why I Hate Earth Day

ScienceBlogs (blog) - Apr 21, 2010

Consider bamboo fiber, touted as a replacement for cotton - the process used to soften and process it is incredibly polluting and toxic.

Glam Slam: Oops! I Got Sunburned, Now What?

Access Hollywood - Apr 17, 2010

Wash face and body with a cool chamomile compress made of chilled chamomile tea concentrate and a cotton pad or face towel drenched in it. and more »