Hollow Woodworks- simply the best

One day Jim began building a deck he designed for the back of his house. In the middle of his deck building project, Jim needed to take a trip to the hardware store. After gathering the supplies he needed, Jim made his way to the check-out. While waiting in line, he found a “How to Make a USA Puzzle” catalog and just had to buy it, not knowing that this would mark the beginning of his woodworking journey. That was twenty-five years ago.

For fun, Jim began making puzzles and name stools for his family and friends. Soon enough he was doing local art and craft shows where his custom woodworking skills and products really became popular. Hollow Woodworks was born. While I was talking to Jim this afternoon, he said something that really caught my attention. “I have so much fun doing what I love. It really is the best job in the world,” says Jim.

In an effort to support our country and people here in the USA, all of the Hollow Woodworks supplies are from the USA. Hollow Woodworks uses primarily sustainable maple wood and occasionally sustainable birch wood. The paint used on all the Hollow Woodworks pieces is made right outside of Detroit and is water based acrylic paint safe for kids and safe for the environment.

Not only does Jim love his company and his job but he also believes that Hollow Woodworks is truly the best. There are a few things that make Hollow Woodworks truly special.

First, whatever the customer wants, Hollow Woodworks can make it. They are always striving to have new products and ideas and they love customer input. Second, Hollow Woodworks products are of the highest quality all the way down to the nails used to hold the pieces together. Everything is made in the USA! “Quality lasts a lot longer, even if it means paying a little bit more. You’re paying for the quality of the craftsmanship.” Jim says. And this is true. Hollow Woodworks even replaces lost pieces for free!

Hollow Woodworks is best known for their super awesome Name Stools! Personally, the name stool is my favorite item Hollow Woodworks offers. Each stool has a puzzle of the child’s name cut out on it. The best part is that it is a puzzle! This is great for little ones to begin recognizing the letters in their own name and even basic colors too. Hollow Woodworks offers many more items other than the name stool such as toy boxes, flip step stools, a variety of educational puzzles to name rocking chairs, all which are available to purchase at the Summer For Kids store. So if you are looking for a fun, cool, personal great quality gift your child will appreciate forever, I recommend any of the Hollow Woodworks products.

Custom Name Stools starting at $59.00

All Hollow Woodworks items are made with love in Ferguson, Missouri.

For more information about Hollow Woodworks products or to place an order please visit the

Summer For Kids
1235 Coast Village Road Suite C
Montecito, CA93108

Call (805) 565- 2277
email to: store@summerforkids.com

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Safe Nursery

Creating a SAFE nursery for your baby

There are so many items you have to focus on but today I will focus on following:

Furniture, mattresses, paints, rugs.

* CRIB SAFETY

CPSC ( consumer products safety commission ) would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. Stay away from drop-side crib!.

The danger with dropdown cribs is that there are often parts that are broken, missing, or misassembled. For instance, the crib's drop-side could come off its tracks and create a "hazardous gap which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation."

It is not the first time cribs have been recalled due to dropdown side dangers. Nearly 5 million cribs have been recalled over the past two years and the CPSC has discussed banning dropdown sides all together.

Do Not purchase an antique or used crib or bassinet. It may be missing hardware that prevents it from collapsing or failing in some other way. Some older cribs have cutouts in the headboard or footboard....read more:http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/resource-center/guide-to-childproofing-and-safety/crib-safety-tips/crib-safety-tips.htm

* Prioritize Natural materials (solid wood, certified organic cotton, wool, etc).

There are numerous examples of how natural materials perform better than synthetic materials and without the added chemical concerns. Wool, for one, can absorb 30% of its own weight in moisture (keeping your baby dryer), is excellent at fighting mildew and deterring dust mites and is inherently flame retardant.

Try to choose natural fibers over man made ones like nylon when you are buying rug. For a rug, a natural fiber could mean cotton, wool, jute, hemp, sisal, and more. When buying either, make sure you watch for glue used on the rug.

if you’re buying a skid pad for under the new rug, choose natural rubber over PVC. And don’t forget to take off your shoes before you enter the home, you don’t want to be tracking in outdoor gunk including pesticide residue :)

* Brominated flame retardants (BFRs):

Look for mattresses that are free of these chemicals. You don’t want or need them around your kids (more information on BFRs from the US EPAcan be found here). Vinyl (PVC), the worst of the worst plastics, is also used a lot. Look for mattresses that have eliminated BFRs & PVC.

* Buy Certified Organic

Conventional cotton remains the most polluting crop in the world (because of the large amounts of pesticides and herbicides used in growing), so organic is the best way to go. But the term is used loosely and some mattresses are marketed as organic yet still contain vinyl and nasty chemicals like brominated flame retardants (BFRs).

* VOC

is Volatile organic compound that has high enough vapor pressures under normal conditions to significantly vaporize and enter the atmosphere. Conventional paints are made from petrochemical-based solvents, which off-gas toxic indoor air pollutants called (VOC). VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Check with the manufacturer to make sure they use low or no VOC paint and formaldehyde free glue.

Focus on Water-based paints, stains & glues on furniture.

Very sad fact: “Under Proposition 65, California has determined that exposure to formaldehyde at 40 micrograms per day (equivalent to an indoor concentration of about 2 ppb) results in a 1 in 100,000 lifetime risk of cancer. Individually, the Child Craft Oak Crib, the Bridget 4-in-1 Crib, the Kayla II Changing Table, the Berkley Changing Table, the Country Style Changing Table, and the Rochester Cognac Crib each contain enough formaldehyde to contaminate an entire home with levels of formaldehyde greater than this threshold.”

Click here to read more about formaldehyde in children’s furniture here

Don’t use second hand or antique furniture for your child since they may contain high levels of VOC and formaldehyde glues.

Use sustainable wood and hardwood if possible.

If a company is using some sort of particleboard, you need to make sure it's formaldehyde free. And what does sustainable wood mean? It means trees should not be cut down faster than what is necessary to keep the earth safe and habitable for humans. ( bamboo, asian hardwood, maple, mango, cane,..) (Medium growth rate trees such as red oak, birch and red-bud have medium growth rates and should be okay when purchased from sustainable resources.)

As I always say DO NOT safe money on your child safety and well being. There are products out-there that are SAFE and Reasonably Priced, just do your research.

If you have any questions even about products that Summer For Kids doesn’t carry please do not hesitate to email us.

Summer For Kids is here with children’s safety in mind.

Non profit resources for more info:

1. Environmental Working Group (EWG): http://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth
2. Healthy Child, Healthy World (HCHW): http://healthychild.org/
3. National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Green Living guides: http://www.nrdc.org/greenliving

Mattress Buying Tips

Are you ready to buy a crib mattress?

Here are some buying tips ....

When you're shopping for a crib, you'll also need to choose a mattress. Don't underestimate this purchase; a mattress is as important as the crib. After all, your baby will spend a lot of time snoozing--up to 18 hours a day initially--so it's essential to select the best.

Check for firmness. Buy a firm mattress. Don't worry that it may feel too firm. Press on the mattress in the center and at the edges. It should snap back readily and should not conform to the shape of your hand. If a mattress is too soft, it can conform to your baby's shape, causing a risk of suffocation or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Test the fit. By law, all full-size crib mattresses must be at least 27 1/4 inches by 51 5/8 inches and no more than six inches thick. If you can squeeze more than two fingers between the mattress and the crib, the mattress is too small and it can leave gaps in the crib that could trap and endanger your baby.

Don't worry about warranties. Some mattresses offer a one-year, a seven-year, or even a lifetime warranty. Don't be swayed by a long warranty, and don't pay extra for a mattress with a warranty. In general, you can expect any quality crib mattress to last as long as you're going to use it, provided that the cover hasn't become ripped or torn and that it's been used properly.

Organic. Non-organic mattresses have chemicals that can create allergen problems and issues with immunity development and reproductive systems. These mattresses are also covered in secondary chemicals to decrease their flammability. These chemicals have been linked to the increase in hyperactivity and neurobehavioral alterations in children. Babies spend hours sleeping in their beds and breathing in these poisons.

The baby’s bed should be a safe place. The use of organic cotton and wool work to decrease dust mites, contain a resistance to bacteria and are more flame retardant.

A mattress wrapped in wool complies with the Federal fire retardant rules/regulations. Wool is a sustainable raw material (sheep only get a haircut), not harmful to the environment, and is actually healthy for the body. Furthermore, wool is naturally dust mite free, resists molds, and is naturally hypo-allergenic.

Read more about NaturaMat Mattresses and Wool on our blog

We proudly carry Natural Mat Mattress and Naturepedic and Holy Lamb

The Great WOOL

True wool allergy is quite rare.


 Many people with chemical sensitivities have found relief with wool. Many wool sensitivities arise from the harsh chemical processing agents that whiten, clean, remove oils and add color to the wool. Many who previously believed that they were allergic to wool have found that our wool products do not irritate them at all.

Dust-mite allergies and asthma


Wool bedding, mattresses, changing tables are ideal for everyone and especially those with asthma and dust-mite allergies. Dust-mites are a common bedroom allergen and cause respiratory irritation for many people. Wool bedding will not support the growth of dust-mites like other bedding will. Wool fibers inhibit mold, mildew or bacterial growth — all of which are common bedroom allergens.

Benefits of Wool:

o Wool resists dust - mites.

o Wool resists bacteria.

o Wool is fire resistant.

o Wool is cool in the summer yet warm in the winter ~ it is a breathable material.

o Unlike down bedding which shifts over time (ie. bare spots in a comforter), wool stays in place.

o With proper care your woolen bedding can last for decades.

o Unlike bedding that uses plucked down feathers, a sheep grows a coat of wool annually and is not harmed during sheering.

o Wool is a sustainable product helping small farmers make a living.


Wool Batting: Our comforters and pillows use pure and natural wool batting. Wool comes from sheep. They grow a coat of wool each year, which is sheered (like a haircut) in the spring. Our wool comes from a local woolen mill in the Pacific Northwest where the long fibers are carded using old turn of the century machines. We are proud to support American sheep farmers.

No Dyes, No Chemicals, No synthetic fills

Summer For Kids carries everything from Nursing pillow, Changing pads, Pillows, Duvet covers through mattresses and more....

If you need a custom sizing, please Contact us at info@summerforkids.com or 805-565-2277

How to Choose the Right Pillow...

...It's important for proper neck support to choose the right pillow thickness.

Bed Pillow LIGHT: Recommended for people who sleep on their stomach.

Bed Pillow REGULAR: Recommended for people who sleep on their sides or back.

Bed Pillow EXTRA: Recommended for people who sleep on their sides or back.

You know yourself the best. If you are the kind of person who likes a thicker pillow try our EXTRA. Conversely, if you tend to favor a thinner pillow try our LIGHT. If neither the EXTRA or LIGHT pillows appeal to you, then you are better suited for our REGULAR. * Pillows may settle (up to 15%) until they conform to the weight of your head.

Hand made in Oakville, WA
by Holy Lamb Organics

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Sticks Furniture

"Sticks was started by Sarah Grant in 1992. Since then, Sticks has received national acclaim for our distinctive line of furniture, accessories and object art. The company began by designing smaller items such as ornaments and candlesticks, and has evolved to feature larger items such as dining sets, beds and armoires. Each piece is handcrafted within Sticks’ award winning studio in Des Moines, Iowa. All pieces are finely crafted from birch, poplar and driftwood. The pieces are further designed with hand drawn imagery, etched contouring and vibrantly blended paint. Pieces can be embellished with 3-D wood components, metal, leather and fabric. Our line is constantly evolving due to the imagination of our design team and the many talented craft artisans that we employ. Every piece that we produce can be personalized to feature themes, imagery or colors that you or your customers desire."

- Sticks

Hand crafted, stained & painted Sticks plaque

Sticks offers everything from wall plaques to toy chests, mirrors to lamps and so much more!

... but why is Sticks furniture and decor accessories so special?

Well, Sticks allows their customers to customize any furniture piece and make it their own one of a kind heirloom work of art to be passed on! Imagine designing a toy chest for your toddler to fill with toys or dress up clothing, carved with family sayings, their favorite words and even pictures of what they enjoy most! Sticks can do it all and another great thing is that each piece is its own, meaning there is no other piece like it! How special and unique!

Sticks furniture and decor will totally brighten up any room in the house and will sure bring a smile to your face!

Brignten up your child's room with a beautiful Sticks lamp!

Sticks furniture is available and for sale at the Summer For Kids store.

Feel free to come in and check out what we have or place an order for your own custom heirloom Sticks piece! Their positive sayings and fun colors are fun for everyone & so many great pieces to choose from!

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Toy Drive 2010

THANK YOU

for ALL your toy donations!

We had our annual Toy Drive hosted at the Summer For Kids Store on Saturday January 16th to collect new and used toys for children who are less fortunate in the Santa Barbara community.

The purpose of this toy drive was to remind children of the Santa Barbara community the principle of giving without receiving. For most children the holiday season means that new toys are on the way. After the holiday season the new toys are put to use while the old ones are left unused. Summer For Kids’ intentions for this toy drive was to encourage children to participate and donate their old toys to children in need. These children then should receive a good feeling in their heart for donating their toys to children who are less fortunate.

The children who donated toys were able to participate in painting, coloring and playdough acivities & the entire Summer For Kids Store was 10% OFF.

*Thank you Clementine Art for the soy crayon & playdough donations!*

It was so much fun to see kids and parents come and donate their toys! All the toys donated this weekend will make such difference in other kiddos lives all around Santa Barbara!

The kids thoroughly enjoyed finger painting and the art they created will be hanging in the SFK store window this week for the community to view :)

Also we would like to remind the community that there is a toy drive every day at SFK and we are happy to take toy and clothing donations any day of the week because there are always families who need these items.

THANK YOU!

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The Book and Dvd for every parent

The Happiest Baby & Toddler On The Block!

Dr. Harvey Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician, child development specialist and also the Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine. In pediatric practice for almost 30 years Dr. Karp has taught thousands of parents from working moms to superstars like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan, his secrets for soothing colic babies, boosting infant sleep, reducing tantrums, promoting patience and ...making parents and children happy! We are happy to announce that Summer For Kids now carries THE MUST book/ dvd for every family with babies and toddlers. Dr. Karp teaches parents how to successfully meet the needs of young children... and help them be happy! I myself have read these books and watched these dvds among other books and dvds. I can honestly say that Dr. Karp is an amazing teacher. The techniques taught in his dvd's and books truly help make our kids happy. Dr. Karp's books and dvd's have helped me tremendously by making me understand how babies and toddlers brains work. I have seen the results of Dr. Karp's techniques on my own toddler. Therefore I decided that Dr. Karp's books and dvd's belong at Summer For Kids the store that truly cares about children and their safety, well being, happiness and health. All kids deserve to be the happiest on the block! Books and Dvds are NOW available at Summer For Kids, 1235 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA open 7 days a week from 10-5

100% of store profits are donated to CALM and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Lauri and Patch Products

Why we love Patch products

"At Patch Products, we are serious about fun"

highest quality, family-friendly products

Fun games, puzzles, activity kits, peg games, family games, learning games, collegiate-licensed foam sports toys and classroom teaching tools

Smethport and Lauri brands are a part of the Patch Products family with hometown

in Beloit, WI.

Patch gives back to the community through contributions to local schools and nonprofit organizations. Patch is also a proud supporter of the Toy Bank.

Why Summer For Kids Chooses Natural, Wooden and Organic Toys?

I’d like to share why we choose to sell natural and smart toys and products, and not battery-operated or plastic toys at Summer For Kids

Children's Imagination

* Toys without batteries invite open-ended play - the type of play that fosters creativity and keeps the child interested in the toy for many years.

* Open-ended toys inspire a child to imagine the countless possibilities for that toy, and all the while the child is focusing on just that toy. Their thoughts are not jumping from one toy to the next as often occurs when the toys think for the child.

* Natural toys allow for 'downtime'. It is difficult for a child to switch gears from a very active toy to resting, whereas simple toys allow for a natural progression to rejuvenating activities such as reading books, daydreaming, or napping.

Children's Mental Health

* Toys with battery-generated special effects can over-stimulate children. The combination of blinking lights, loud sounds or music, and automated movement can be too much information for a small child to process

* The environment is completely different in a room with natural toys than in a room with battery-operated plastic toys

* Adults and children are drawn to nature and to products created from natural materials.

Children's Physical Health

* Studies have shown that certain plastics may negatively affect health. Our customers know that Summer For Kids doesn’t carry any products made with PVC, BPA and PHTHALATES . CHECnet.org states that, "phthalates are added to PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to make it soft and flexible. Phthalates have been linked to cancer, kidney and liver damage, harm to developing reproductive organs, and premature breast development in baby girls. Inhaling these chemicals can also worsen asthma in children. Phthalates are not bonded to the plastic, but can migrate, or leach out."

* Pesticides and fertilizers are used on conventionally grown (non-organic) cotton, and chemicals are often used in the production process. These harmful chemicals not only impact those who buy conventionally-grown cotton, but those within miles of where they are used, as they drift in the wind, fall back to the ground in rain and snow, and leach into groundwater.

* Due to children's small size and their propensity to "mouth" or cuddle everything, plastic and non-organic products, with the risks shown above, could pose serious health threats to children.

Environmental Health

* Wooden, bamboo toys and toys made out of recycled materials are durable so they last longer than their plastic counterparts and therefore there is less waste. When the time does come to retire your toys, wood and bamboo are recyclable, replenish able resources so you can rest assured that their disposal will be gentle to our Earth.

* Children are drawn to natural toys and have more respect for them so they tend to care for them better than other toys. This also leads to less waste.

* Bamboo is a giant natural grass that can grow to over 100 feet. Once cut, bamboo grows back completely in only three years. Thus, bamboo has economical and ecological values to the world, particularly as it is used instead of certain woods.

* The chemicals used in non-organic cotton farming harm not only the land, but also flora and fauna for miles around.

Here are some of the Manufactures we carry

Sprig Toys, Green Toys, Plan Toys, Lauri Toys, Beka, Maple Landmark

Idbids, Automoblox, Blunders, Uncle Goose Blocks

CHRISTMAS ORGANIC SHOPPING AT SUMMER FOR KIDS

Wondering what to buy for your organic children this year?

Summer For Kids is here to help! Summer For Kids has It ALL!

shop with us this holiday season for organic, safe and fun products and make a difference in children's lives in Santa Barbara at the same time! It doesn't get any better than this!

Here are some ideas from us....

Your Baby will love the comfort and feel of our silky soft organic bamboo blankies, organic rattles and organic cuddly toys.
SFK's wall plaques by Sticks will add a touch of warmth to the walls of your little ones nursery.

For Your Toddler

The Little Reader chair is the perfect for free play and reading.
Every child will LOVE our Trikes and Scooters from Kettler.
Heirloom Sticks toy chest or even a growth chart to see how much your toddler is growing.
Our organic line of toys from Sprig Toys, Green Toys, great activity toys from Lauri.
These are all wonderful gifts your toddler will thoroughly enjoy this holiday season!

and we even have something for mommies

the green Fleurville diaper bags that are always in style and cute mommy tees! And these are on SALE!

...or are you looking to give something a little different...something for newborn or even for parents..... We carry the best organic and natural mattresses from Naturepedic in all sizes from newborn to king size , American made furniture and all the accessorries new parents need for their organic baby, so come to see what's at Summer For Kids for your kids!

Just come by the store and the Summer For Kids Team will help you find something special, organic and safe for your little angel.

You can also shop online!

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Summer For Kids donates all store profits to local children's charities in SB.

Why Summer For Kids carries organic and sustainable fabrics?

What’s so bad about normal fabrics? Why switch to Eco Friendly Textiles?

Regular Cotton uses a lot of pesticides and herbicides which poison the ocean, near by streams and the land in general. The crops are sprayed from above affecting near by streams, farm houses and people. In contrast organic cotton uses beneficial bugs and manure in place of the chemicals. Organic Cotton also uses crop rotation methods, hand-weeding and cover crops as methods to ensure good crops. To use a field as organic the field must be free of chemical for 3 years. The cotton is processed according to acceptable standards. Other textiles like polyester are made from petroleum which is not sustainable to produce or to manufacture into fabric. The resulting process if left unchecked can be extremely detrimental to the planet and produces an excess amount of greenhouse gases. Such fabrics also poison people, your skin is your biggest organ and takes in everything that you put on it.

Making the switch to healthier, chemical free fabrics is great start in protecting you health as well as the environment.

In the US alone 80 million pounds of chemicals are used each year on conventional crops. Cotton uses approximately 25% of the world's insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants.).The Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton in 2000 in the United States as "possible," "likely," "probable," or "known" human carcinogens (acephate, dichloropropene, diuron, fluometuron, pendimethalin, tribufos, and trifluralin). (EPA) It takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough cotton for just one T-shirt.

Eating food and wearing clothes grown without unnecessary chemicals is both good for you and the environment.
So every organic garment purchased helps to reduce to amount of chemicals polluting our earth and our food.
Each T-shirt made with 100% organic cotton saves 1/3 a pound of synthetic fertilizers and farm chemicals from entering the ecosystems.

What does Sustainable mean ?

The dictionary defines sustainability as "the attempt to provide the best outcomes for both human and natural environments both now and in the indefinite future." In basic terms It means that ever effort is made from the fiber to finished product to ensure the least harmful and most natural materials are used. Also using the least energy possible to produce and distribute the clothing. Starting at the fiber, using natural, easily renewable fibers like bamboo help lessen the amount of land and energy used. Using organic cotton instead of regular cotton prevents chemicals from getting into the surrounding natural and human environments. The milling process of turning the organic fiber into a sustainable clothing item is also important. Natural color organic cotton and hemp is best because little processing is needed to make the finished fabric. Using the least harmful kind or even natural dyes. Local is best, when items are made locally it is using less energy in transport. It is also great to shop local for from a community sustainability perspective. Shipping is the final rung on the sustainable clothing ladder. Shipping less equals less energy and less environment damage. All of these things add up to what it takes to make organic, sustainable clothing. When a company pays attention to what it takes out of the world to make its product it makes all of our futures brighter and more secure.

What’s so Great about Bamboo Fabric?

Bamboo fabric is not only pretty and Eco-friendly but it also has some amazing traits. Bamboo Is a tropical grass & grows faster then any plant on earth. It regenerates naturally without replanting, eliminating the need for re-forestation. Bamboo can yield 20 times more timber than trees on the same square footage of land and grows without the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It produces a high quality and quantity of oxygen, 30% more than trees. It will mitigate water pollution with harmful pesticides and an array of other harmful content through high nitrogen consumption.

There are two ways to process bamboo to produce the plant into a fabric: mechanically or chemically. The mechanical way is by crushing the woody pieces of the bamboo plant and then use natural enzymes to crush the bamboo walls into a slushy mass so that the natural fibers can be mechanically combed out and spun into yarn. This is essentially the equivalent eco-friendly manufacturing process used to create linen fabric from flax or hemp.
Made in China? 
Yes! Bamboo clothes are made in many countries, including China. Manufacturing in China is not a black and white issue. Careful consideration is done before manufacturing takes place in China. Our suppliers' factories are clean, do not hire children, and honor regular working hours. Also, China grows 90% of the world's hemp. Without access to this incredible plant, we could not promote and use it for its myriad uses: cloth, paper, oil, biofuel, food and list goes on...

1. Bamboo is anti-bacterial! The fabric keeps the natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of natural growing bamboo. It also stops bacterial metabolism, which means that it doesn't cause allergic skin reactions.
2. Bamboo is sustainable! Bamboo grows quickly and needs no pesticides or herbicides.
3. Bamboo is Deodorising! Bamboos antibacterial properties keep it from absorbing and retaining body and environmental odors. 


4. Bamboo fabric is breathable and keeps you dry. Another amazing property of bamboo when made into fabric is that keeps you dry and doesn't stick to you on hot summer days. It has this ability because the yarn has a cross section filled with many micro gaps and micro-holes allowing air to flow freely, wicking away moisture from the skin. Bamboo is 60% more hygroscopic (absorbing water) than cotton, this means that bamboo is that much more comfortable to wear.


5. Bamboo Fabric keeps you at an even temperature. The micro-holes also give bamboo a porous nature which insulated for temperature regulation. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.

6. Bamboo is Healthy to Wear! The charcoal particles can absorb far infrared energy from the environment and then take that energy and help aide cell activation. This trait promotes circulation and keeps you healthy.
7. No static electricity buildup for Bamboo. Bamboo has 12 times the anti-static effect of cotton.


This is why we love Bamboo!

Soybean Fabric

Soy Protein Fiber has a number of great properties for the wearer and the environment. Soy is a renewable resource and the Soy Protein Fiber (SPF) is made using the by product of the soybean industry.

1. Soy Protein Fiber has antibacterial and UV radiation prevention properties.

2. SPF has great moisture absorption so you always feel dry and fresh.


3. Soy Fiber promotes the micro circulation of the blood capillaries and also contains many amino acids necessary to the human body. By touching the skin the fabric activates the collagen in the skin.


4. Soy Protein Fiber has a beautiful silky look and a nice cashmere feel.

Nature can only dilute and disperse so much chemical until it will begin to affect us all. We will all begin to notice these chemicals in our food and water supplies eventually. Buying Organic Clothing is one way that you can be gentle on the earth and yourself.
WEAR ORGANIC

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