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Organic Cotton Fabric to Clothing

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Organic clothing choices are endless with so many fabric choices now available today.  Wardrobe decision time.......... The two things we love the most fabric and flowers, flowers and fabric.  I'm amazed at the endless beauty of mother nature.

Organic Clothing Spokes Person-Miss Earth Florida

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The two things we just think naturally go together are beauty and fashion. Our Miss Earth Florida 2015, Elizabeth Tran will be making the majority of her title appearances wearing organic clothing as part of her sponsorship from CATA Consumers Against Toxic Apparel. Silver Needle & Thread is a CATA affiliate and Miss Earth will be wearing our custom sewn organic and natural fiber handmade garments in an effort to show her audience just how stylish organic apparel can be.  She's truly a green girl! Official Crowd Photo Organic Cotton Dress Whenever you spot her wearing organics tweet #Isupportcataorganic and share her photo to show your support.

Wear Organic Clothing: The Dark Reality of Cheap Fashion Inside Cambodia

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The cold reality of devastating practices widely used in the  textile industry to employ cheap labor.  When your clothes are made this way; they can be cheap.  Are you willing to pay for the slavery and exploitation of women? This inside video of Cambodia's garment manufacturing realities is a bit hard to watch but something anyone who wears clothes should see. What's the alternative you ask?   Know where your clothes are made by simply reading the label and refuse to purchase garments made in countries that employ slavery tactics, do not pay living wages, house factories in unsafe buildings, lock workers inside facilities, use fear tactics to force long hours and force people to work against their will. Shop small companies committed to integrity over profits and consciousness in manufacturing. Look for companies who are willing and eager to show transparency in their supply chain.  Many organic clothing companies publi...

Consumers Against Toxic Apparel - Wear the Change Wear Organic Clothing: Organic Clothing: Miss Earth Florida 2015 and CATA...

Consumers Against Toxic Apparel - Wear the Change Wear Organic Clothing: Organic Clothing: Miss Earth Florida 2015 and CATA... : As of January 2, 2015 CATA is an official sponsor:  Miss Earth Florida 2105 Miss Elizabeth Tran Miss Earth Florida is choosing h...

Shop Small Business this Holiday Season

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Check out our unique hand made gifts for holiday 2014.  Shop small business and help support products with integrity. Unique Hand Made Gifts for the Holiday                   100%  Silk Charmeuse Scarves can add a bit of luxury to any wardrobe. >> Click here to visit online store << Items are handmade and custom sewn by Silver Needle & Thread

Silver Needle & Thread showcased in "Out of This World Organic Clothing Fashion Show," at Hippocrates Health Institute

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This custom sewn natural fiber ensemble shown at Hippocrates Health Institute , "Out of This World Organic Clothing Fashion Show." Organic fibers made up 95% of the fashion show. Other natural fibers such as hemp, linen, peace/raw silk, and wool were shown. Visit CATA's Fan Page to Learn More

Sewing Organic Clothing and Natural Fiber Fashion

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Silver Needle & Thread is getting ready to participate in CATA Consumers Against Toxic Apparel RAW Odyssey Organic Fashion Show at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL When:  Saturday, November 1 We'll be showing custom sewn fashions using some of these beautiful natural linen fabrics. Organic cotton, Italian wool, raw silks, hemp and blends. Gorgeous silks! We offer CATA members a 10% discount on fabrics and finished garments everyday. The discount is exclusive on unlimited purchases for one full year.  To become a Member << Click here now >>