Swahlee Journal - Updates, Stories, and More
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How to be More Sustainable in Daily Life: 5 Simple and Sustainable New Year's Resolutions
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Whether you love setting new year’s resolutions or you quit years ago, being sustainable and striving to treat the planet well is incredibly imp... -
From Bazaar to Customer: What Upcycled Sari Clothing is and How We Make It
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You’ve probably heard about upcycled sari clothing, but maybe you’re wondering … why upcycled saris? This Swahlee Journal article will help you understand what upcycled sari clothing is, how it’s made, and why you should consider adding a few pieces to your wardrobe. -
Upcycled
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Knowing the fashion industry is a major contributor to pollution and environmental waste, I’ve begun to ask the question, what is our role as an apparel company when it comes to environmental stewardship? One thing we can do is help to minimize fashion waste. For our Fall | Winter Collection, we decided to source material from the surplus, or deadstock, markets. By “upcycling” these fabrics we are making use of textiles that have already been produced anyway and might otherwise go to waste.
