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May-19-2008

The Real Thong

Posted by steve under Businesses, Community, News

To what lengths–mini or maxi–will you go for the environment? In an article in today’s Huffington Post, blogger Olivia Zaleski notes that Target has introduced a new line of sustainable swim wear. The store has teamed with eco-fashion designer and sustainable materials expert, Rogan Gregory. Zaleski praises the effort to use sustainable materials, but wonders if  the line is able to sustain a low pricebecause workers are exploited. And, she is less than wowed by the fashion element of “Rogan for Target.” She writes:

“The line is a monstrous collection of rompers, striped vests, and itsy-bitsy bikinis all made from certified sustainable materials such as eco-sensitive synthetics, rapidly renewable hemp and bamboo fiber. No 15% organic cotton here. Rogan goes all out with 100% wovens and flax linen blends. Each item’s tag is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper and boasts a tidbit of info on the collection’s ethics and intentions.”

Read the complete article and see photos by clicking here. Then tell us what you think.

Just wondering: do you have to wait 30 minutes before going into the water after eating your organic meal?