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As a women-owned, women-run company we take special notice of Equal Pay Day, which falls this year on March 24th. Despite the progress we’ve made, this day reminds us how much work remains.
Read moreWhat Makes a Brand Sustainable? Green Certifications
Many brands know the words you want to hear and aren’t afraid to say them. But how can you tell the ones who mean it from those who only ‘green’ it? To ensure that you aren’t falling prey to green...
Read moreWhy 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 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 today’s 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
At YALA, we are encouraged by the growing demand for transparency in business. We understand that many people, like us, want to know and feel good about what they support with their purchases. We ...
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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