From the very dawn of civilization, man has been fascinated by brilliant, shiny, colorful shells, stones and crystals. Their possession made him more important than others. Gems have always been regarded as bringers of peace, prosperity and happiness.
A couple of centuries ago, the terms ‘Precious’ and ‘Semi-Precious’ stones came into common use. Although there are many exceptions to this classification, these terms are still in use. For example, diamonds have always been considered precious stones, yet there are diamonds that sell for $100 a carat. On the other hand, there are garnets that sell in excess of $1,000 a carat and garnets have traditionally been considered semiprecious stones. For this reason, jewelers may often refer to gemstones other than diamonds, as ‘Colored Stones’.
The 2 Categories of Gemstone Types
Precious Stones
Gemstones which are highly valued for their beauty, hardness and rarity are known as precious stones. Precious stones are generally expensive in comparison to semi-precious stones. There are only four precious stones:
Organic Cotton
From the very dawn of civilization, man has been fascinated by brilliant, shiny, colorful shells, stones and crystals. Their possession made him more important than others. Gems have always been regarded as bringers of peace, prosperity and happiness.
A couple of centuries ago, the terms ‘Precious’ and ‘Semi-Precious’ stones came into common use. Although there are many exceptions to this classification, these terms are still in use. For example, diamonds have always been considered precious stones, yet there are diamonds that sell for $100 a carat. On the other hand, there are garnets that sell in excess of $1,000 a carat and garnets have traditionally been considered semiprecious stones. For this reason, jewelers may often refer to gemstones other than diamonds, as ‘Colored Stones’.
Tencel
TENCEL™ Lyocell is a type of rayon that is made from the cellulose fibers of wood pulp. It is a man-made cellulosic fiber that is produced using an environmentally friendly process that is closed-loop, which means almost all of the solvents used are recovered and recycled. TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are soft, durable, and absorbent, which makes them well-suited for a wide range of textile applications, including clothing, bedding, and home furnishings. The fiber has a smooth surface, which gives it a silk-like feel and drape, making it comfortable to wear and easy to care for.
The sustainable properties of TENCEL™ Lyocell are it's been processed with minimal chemical input and also the solvents used are non-toxic and biodegradable.
The fibers are also biodegradable, and they break down easily in soil, water, and air, which means they have a lower environmental impact than some other synthetic fibers.
reWrite: Sustainability Report for a Small Independent Clothing Brand
reWrite: Continuous Improvement:
We acknowledge that sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we continuously seek opportunities for improvement. We actively monitor industry advancements and engage in research and development to explore innovative sustainable solutions.
Conclusion:
As a small independent clothing brand, we are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. We strive to minimize our environmental impact, promote ethical practices throughout our supply chain, and engage with our customers and communities to foster a culture of sustainability. We believe that small steps, when taken collectively, can lead to significant positive change in the fashion industry.