Our Journal — Sustainability

Who isn’t aware of the climate crisis nowadays? It’s talked about on social media, in books, at big, international conferences, on television (remember that one “Good Morning Britain” interview that was giving “Don’t Look Up” vibes?), in politics, and even in the much talked about apocalyptic film “Don’t Look Up.” The thing is: everyone knows about the “single biggest health threat facing humanity” – that the climate crisis must be addressed and acted upon with great urgency. Now, we must also remember that only a handful of investors and fossil fuel companies are actually driving the greatest percentage of the...

  It’s no secret that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world….right behind oil.  But we all need clothes, right?  So what can we do?  Like most things, there’s a sustainable way to go about it.  Let’s explore some options to building a sustainable closet.   Buy clothes made with natural fabrics. Why does this matter?  Over 70% of clothing is made from synthetic fibers (i.e. polyester, nylon).  About 84% of unwanted clothes end up in landfills.  Synthetic fibers will sit in a landfill for over 200 years whereas natural fibers (that aren’t blended...

"Treat your clothes like the good friends they are." - Joan Crawford At VALANI, we believe in making sustainable clothing that you can enjoy for years to come.  But of course, that means taking care of them the eco-friendly way!  Here are a few tips on how to take care of your clothes and make them last longer.   1.  Use eco-friendly detergents.   Good for your skin and earth friendly. Look for detergents that are plant based, biodegradable and free of phosphates and harmful chemicals.  Ditch the plastic bottles for detergent strips or soap nuts that naturally get soapy and clean.  How amazing...

Sustainability is at the forefront of every decision we make at VALANI.   In the fashion industry, the word sustainability is extremely broad and overused---it seems that every brand has a different definition.  We choose to honor sustainability through the choice of fabrics and materials that we use.  For VALANI, that means working with only plant-based fabrics.  This means no animal-based fabrics, including wool or silk.  While a lot of brands claim to be sustainable, they lack transparency that allows consumers to make educated purchasing decisions. At VALANI,  we’re committed to being fully transparent with you, from sourcing all the...