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Why add to the landfill when we can contribute to doing good? One source of unnecessary waste within the apparel industry is clothing. Returns and unsold, discontinued garments too often get thrown...
Read moreThe question âWhy do you produce in China?â gets asked a lot. Our customers are critical thinkers, and a healthy amount of skepticism is part of purchasing products and supporting brands that align...
Read moreWhat Makes a Brand Sustainable? Green Certifications
Many brands know the words you want to hear, and arenât afraid to say them. But how can you tell the ones who mean it from those who only âgreenâ it? Sustainability is YALA's Mission YALA is a wo...
Read moreIn order to become more conscious consumers, we need to consider the relationship a price tag has to the quality of life for everyone involved in bringing it to market, and even extend that relatio...
Read moreSocial Responsibility: Worker Safety
At YALA, we embrace a whole-hearted accounting of costs and benefits. This includes the safety and well-being of the human communities that thrive on commerce, the sustainability and sanctity of th...
Read moreEven with todayâs technology, the clothing we wear is still made largely by hand. We believe sustainable products should always honor the wellbeing of the people whose time, skill, and dedication a...
Read moreWhy 'Sewn Where Sourced' Matters
Here at YALA, we are encouraged by the increased call for transparency in business, as people want to understand and feel good about what they support with their choices.We want you to know we are...
Read moreOur Closed Loop Process Saves Water and Energy
Closing the loop means recovering the water and solvents used in the bamboo viscose process and reusing it again and again. Closed-loop systems reduce demand on water resources and minimize polluti...
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