The collection is made following my zero-carbon design philosophy built on three core tenets: 1) No electricity, 2) All-natural, 3) Locally-made. 

 

ALL-NATURAL

Most clothing today is made from polyester, a plastic fiber made from oil-derived petroleum which is a fossil fuel. The chemical dyes and fabric finishes create toxic wastewater that pollute rivers and oceans. By contrast, our clothing is not made with any of these.

Our collection is made only from what nature provides and from what is seasonal. We grow the raw materials to make our clothing entirely from scratch, based on a farming and harvesting calendar dictated by nature. 

Native-seed cotton is grown organically on family farms. It is unprocessed so it feels the same as when plucked fresh from the field. Boiled leaves for dyeing are food-grade and do not harm the local groundwater; in fact, they can be drunk as an herbal tea. These medicinal plant dyes like native indigo and wild gardenia create a soothing experience when worn on your skin. 

These pieces feel alive, evolve as they age, and become more beautiful over time. 

 

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Carbon footprint (cradle to gate): 

ANGEL CHANG Anti T-shirt = 0.4 kg of CO2e 

Average cotton t-shirt = 2.1 kg of CO2e 

Average polyester t-shirt = 5.5 kg of CO2e

 

Synthetic chemical pesticides used: 

ANGEL CHANG Anti T-shirt = none 

Average cotton t-shirt = 0.3 lbs

 

Plastics used:

ANGEL CHANG Anti T-shirt = none

Average polyester t-shirt = 100%

 

Chemical dyes used:

ANGEL CHANG Anti T-shirt = none

Average cotton t-shirt = 90% 

Average polyester t-shirt = 100%