Alongside trusted partners we have been working to integrate regeneratively-grown silk into our OZMA collections. All Silk Noil, Silk Noil Jersey, and 1930's Silk Bandanas are designed from regeneratively grown textiles.
This shift to regenerative agriculture practice is a reflection of our priorities surrounding responsible business growth and evolution— always striving to give back more to the Earth more than we take, to minimize waste, and to ensure quality of life at every level.
The regenerative farming process focuses on creating circular systems within farms and cultivating conditions where long-term soil health is prioritized. In doing so, these farms become living ecosystems, punctuated by deliberate cycles of growth and harvest that improve and give back to the land rather than depleting it.
Our silk farming partner is a Bluesign, LEED, and Think Green Initiative Certified Facility, operating from a fully solar-powered space that utilizes environmentally-certified weaving machines. Aiming to be completely carbon neutral by 2024, their work prioritizes mindful fertilizer and water usage through a recycling system that repurposes 90% of wastewater.
Their specific farming practices include:
Rotational Cropping — Creating balance in the soil by cycling crops, which allows for the integration of a variety of nutrients and fosters a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Intercropping — Simultaneously planting two or more varieties of crop alongside each other to deliberately promote a replenishment of nutrients within the soil.
Terrace Farming — Integrating a natural irrigation system by creating a system for captured rainfall to flow downward and nourish the topsoil, minimizing the need to pump new water.
Biological Pest Control & Fertilization — Developing a sustainable system for fertilization and pest control by introducing animals like chicken, geese, and ducks onto the farmland.
We work mindfully to bring beauty into the world with the most net-positive impact possible, continually integrating new ways to repurpose recycled materials and to create from a place of respect for nature's finite resources. This is ever evolving, not a one-time benchmark; we believe in sharing this ongoing work with transparency and accountability.
We are proud to introduce Regen Silk into the OZMA collection and thank you for your choice to support conscious design.
Find the latest in Regen Silk here.
