Organic Cotton Fashion

From their website:

"We are committed to: Investing in natural and organic fibers and environmentally-friendly dyes"

"Indigenous uses only certified organic cotton, which is grown without any harmful pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or artificial fertilizers. "

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/section /company/philosophy
"In many cases, Indigenous utilizes the natural colors of organic cotton and fleece, eliminating the need for dyes to achieve complex color schemes within our fashion collections. Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."

I also read something about their artisans not being exposed to toxic dyes. Now please take a look at this very interesting fact, from Overstock.com:
http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock/Orga nic-Cotton-Cable-Sweater-Peru/3485901/pr oduct.html

And I quote, since I believe the following gem will not be viewable by residents outside of California:

"WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm."

WTF???? How's that for being two-faced?! It's actually worse than non-organic cotton! :-(

Ok here is proof that this is an Indigenous Design brand. Take a look at the color, Amethyst and the photo. It is the exact same from the ID website here:

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable

BUSTED, MAJOR TIME BUSTED!

This reminds me of all these so-called "natural and organic" shampoo & skin care companies that tout their products as "chemical-free" "organic and natural" "safe for chemically sensitive folks" and you turn the bottle around and it's got all these ingredients you can't pronounce and you search them and they're not only very toxic and carcinogenic, they're not natural at all (even though the company claims "vegatal" or "from coconuts") Well yeah after you add a crapload of synthetic carcinogens to the coconut you can still say that it comes from coconuts, you're just deceiving us by not disclosing the full truth!

IT'S TIME THAT INDIGENOUS DESIGNS AND OTHER MANUFACTURES OF SO CALLED ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING AND ORGANIC SKIN CARE OWN UP TO THEIR DECEPTIVE TACTICS! CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, ANYONE?

Chemically injured and chemically sensitive people (aka persons with MCS) need to have full disclosure here. Personally, I have lead poisoning and don't need the aggravation.

What do you think? Why is this legal??

Your question caught my interest since I'm about to purchase some Peruvian sweaters so this is really scary!!

Ok. I just had a chat with Overstock.com They claim the "manufacturer" told them it has lead. So I'm thinking maybe Indigenous Designs is not at fault here but maybe they are in the dark? Maybe someone ought to contact ID's Matt or Scott. The thing that's confusing is INDIGENOUS DESIGNS IS THE MANUFACTURER! Overstock did acknowledge that the label is the manufacturer. But I'm thinking maybe the Peruvian artisans are lying to I.D? And telling the truth to Overstock? Hmm...it's really weird. And deceptive to say the least.

I found one email for Indigenous Designs:

Matt@IndigenousDesigns.com (I guess the other guy's email would be Scott@IndigenousDesigns.com but Matt seems to be "the man in charge"...)

At any rate, I wouldn't want to buy from them if they don't know what's up! :o( Here is my chat with overstock.com:


Chat Information
Welcome to Overstock.com Live Chat, you will be joined with a chat representative as quickly as possible.
Chat InformationWelcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Alten.
you: HI
Alten: Thanks for visiting Overstock.com, this is Alten, how can I help you?
you: I have a question about Item#: 11555328
Alten: Hi there.
you: It says it contains Lead. May I ask how do you know this for sure?
Alten: I'll check on this information and help you.
Alten: Thanks for providing the catalog number.
you: Thanks You're welcome! :)
you: Also please let me know if it is indeed an "Indigenous Designs" brand?
Alten: Are you referring to the " Organic Cotton Cable Sweater (Peru) "?
you: Yes :)
Alten: Thank you.
you: There is a warning bottom of page.
you: and thank you :)
Alten: As per the information provided by the manufacturer, this item contains lead.
you: Do you know who the manufacturer is please?
you: is it Indigenous designs?
you: And do you know if the lead is in the dye, by any chance?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have a information related to the manufacturer.
you: Please take a look here at I.D. it's the exact same photo. http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable
Alten: This is a world stock item.
you: What is world stock please?
you: Is that the brand?
Alten: Worldstock items are sourced or imported from other countries in to the US.
you: Ok. Thanks Did you click the link I provided?
you: That designer/manufacturer imports them from Peru and has the exact same photo on their site (and description)
Alten: Yes, I did click on the link.
you: They claim on their website "Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."
you: So I'm confused.
you: On one hand the manufacturer claims to not use heavy metals, on the other hand your supplier claims there's heavy metal lead, right?
Alten: I understand your concern.
you: If I were to buy this and look at the label on the neck part, would it say world stock or Indigenous Designs, do you know?
Alten: However as per the information provided by vendor / manufacturer this item contains lead.
Alten: We cannot compare this description with other website.
you: Ok. Thanks. But do you know who the manufacturer is? May I please have that info?
you: ?
you: Hello? Are you still connected?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have information related to the manufacturer.
Alten: Since we are in the business of liquidation, our items move on and off our site so quickly, it leaves us little time to become familiar with all of the features and accessories of these products.
you: Hmm...
Alten: I'll be happy to help you. Do you have any further questions for me?
you: Ok.
you: Yes I do
you: Would you agree that is fair to say that the manufacturer and the brand name that appears on the label are one and the same?
Alten: Yes, it should be same.
you: Ok. Thanks. Would the label be still attached to the sweater were I to buy one?
you: Or do you guys remove labels?
you: And this should be my final question...
Alten: The item will include the original tags.


Hope this helps!

2009-08-15 00:26:16 by .

A pioneer in championing ethical fashion and textile design, Marci Zaroff describes a bit of her personal story with SLM's Mario Vellandi, in ...

we have to create an accessory- bracelet, belt, purse, necklace, earrings, headband, ect. but use recycleable material or organic cotton and such. it pretty much just has to be environmentally friendly, like go green. any ideas?! i can sew on a machine and everything, thanks so much:)

just recycle things, there all sorts of ways to make cute clothing out used things. a bracelet, belt or headband could be made out of paper, wrappers, or maybe even plastic. And I bet you can find *tons* of inspiration online (just Google) for purses or bags. Earrings sound a bit difficult if you have to do the metal parts that would actually go in your ears, especially because most people's ears are sensitive to cheap metals.
but i would just look around the house and see if there's any cool looking stuff, that isn't gross or creepy, and figure out a way to make it into accessories. like maybe, you could string pen caps together for a necklace or bracelet. :)

2010-01-14 20:30:07 by sydneyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

I am writing a dissertation on that subject - please help, any comments.
Can fashion be ethical? What is your view? Is organic cotton creating ethical garment? Anything that is about ethics and fashion would be appreciated
Also please take part in my ethical fashion survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hM Zmz7JMrO0sinGGCbhQIA_3d_3d"

Many thanks
Iza

it could be, but it's not only materials that are being used, it's also the way the human body is being treated ... fashion that advocates that everyone should look the same, that a certain type of hair, or nose, or lips is trendy, if it insists on certain age as the only one being attractive (18-25) ... then most of the humanity falls out, as being out of standards they wish to reach, but but simply have no chance ...
if we're trying to submit ourselves to some absurd principles, our way of thinking will have to adopt to that, and submitting any other being to anything will seem more acceptable (animals for skin and fur, poor kids in Asia working for a handful of rice ... )

it's like we're still pretending it's all out of our reach, because we're joining the race, trying to catch up with ever growing standards, and we have no time to look who is that we've left behind

2008-02-08 01:28:37 by izkant

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I am writing a dissertation on that subject - please help, any comments.
Can fashion be ethical? What is your view? Is organic cotton creating ethical garment? Anything that is about ethics and fashion would be appreciated
Also please take part in my ethical fashion survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=.. .

Many thanks
Iza
It is really important part of my research, so do not hesitate and answer :)
the link is :
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hM Zmz7JMrO0sinGGCbhQIA_3d_3d
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm
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Hi,
I think fashion could be ethical if the majority of designers/companies and users agreed to that - because it's more expensive to produce ethically and people must be prepared to pay more, so a general agreement is needed. For example, people are buying more and more organic foods so companies are motivated to invest in it.
Another aspect is choice. Personally I would love to be more ethical but I find the choice of e.g. non leather footwear is really limited - and ethical clothing in general is too hippy-ish for my taste (or too expensive). And I'm not going to compromise my style for the sake of being greener or more ethical - I try to do my bit in other ways.

2008-02-08 01:36:07 by izkant

I really think it would be Hot if more women could show how much they cared about the earth through thier clothing. I mean a Bustier or lingerie made with organic cotton or Lingerie covered in wool but only the oustside so it would not itch would probably look really hot and boosts the sales of those markets. What do you think?

well that would sure be different, but i would be will to consiter it if it was affordable, and still styleist.

2006-08-26 13:30:39 by brancomicguy