WHAT WE CARE ABOUT

Advocacy

Publicly addressing specific causes and initiatives that support garment labor conditions or our planet.

Altruism

Proactively engaging in the community and giving back to those in need through projects, events, and donations.

Education

Providing informative resources and content to enlighten consumers and brands.

People

Putting the well-being of people affected by the garment manufacturing industry at the forefront of all we do.

Sustainability

Being intentional about producing responsibly and using materials that have the least harm to the environment.

Transparency

Understanding all facets of our production process and how they impact garment workers.

Most Prominent Co. | Journal

Helpsy is the Largest Clothing Collector in the Northeast and Our Latest Donation Partner

For many of us, clothing donation containers seen in parking lots and around our neighborhoods is nothing new. Most of us know the drill— use the KonMari method on our clothes, find a collection container, and drop off clothes that no longer interest us. But what happens after that? Where do the clothes go? Are they donated, recycled, or none of the above?

SEEKER. An ethically sourced, low impact wardrobe for the modern day monk.

An Ethical Fashion Market Curated by Former Health Care Students

Making the switch from health care into creative fields is quite the leap. Sarina Ho and Jenny Nayoung have only known each other for a little over a year meeting through Instagram and decided to curate an ethical fashion pop-up.

The Library Study Hall: A Resource for Responsible Consumers & Makers

The Library “is dedicated to improving ‘sustainability literacy’ in fashion by using a wholistic, human centered approach,” bridging science, human rights and technology with fashion to develop products, resources, and certifications for the industry and consumers.

Turning Your Dad’s Old Clothes Into Fresh Matching Sets

Kia Davis, solo designer of Kikiskinis, took matters into her own hands after being tired of buying swimwear and clothing that did not properly fit her body type. She turned to her father’s closer where she repurposed an old polo shirt into a matching two-piece set.

We Donated 8% of Every Purchase to Fire Victims and First Responders of the Woolsey and Hill Fires

Instead of giving massive discounts on our products, we chose to donate 8% of all sales to these wonderful non-profits that are helping victims of California’s most destructive fires, back on their feet.

With hundreds of retailers offering hard to resist deals and discounted items, shopping ethically can become a bit difficult. Here’s a curated list of socially and environmentally-conscious brands having sales, offering great discounts, or giving back to the community this weekend.

Art as Healing from Cultural Assimilation Pressures: an Asian-American Lens with Monyee Chau

“My work is about decolonization; to take the reins back in telling the story of my family and my experiences, and to unapologetically take up the space back from surface level expressions that were created to try and exploit a culture that this society had whitewashed in the first place.”

Why This New York Tragedy Still Matters, 107 Years Later

Some workers were able to escape but not before the fire claimed 146 fatalities. This New York tragedy drew attention to the poor working conditions within the garment industry. Conditions that, by today’s standards, many would characterize as a “sweatshop.”

STREAM THE ONLY PODCAST OF ITS KIND

The show for all things ethical and sustainable streetwear on iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.

WE CARE ABOUT WHO MAKES YOUR CLOTHES

Showing kindness to garment workers is key. We even had volunteers clean their factory.