Why not look good and feel comfortable too? Be cute and effortless in this long sleeve charcoal grey color knit shirt with a little light pink stripe. Scoop neckline and a relaxed fit. Very soft high quality knit.
Layers well under jumpers and vests, and with blazers and cardigans; easily pair with denim or leggings.
Material: Made with a high quality recycled* knit. (*Recycled means remnant surplus from the larger garment industry that sometimes goes to the incinerator unless put on the remnant market. Only the best quality fabrics are hand-chosen for this line.)
Care: Machine wash cold & gentle and tumble dry low.
Sizing: Generous cut. Can be sized down for a more fitted look. The first model is a size 12/14 wearing a large. The second model is a true small wearing size small. Please see sizing chart.
From: Designed in Indiana for the US market and produced in Cambodia.
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About this line:
The accompanying picture is from the workshop in which this piece was made.
This line is produced under fair trade principles by a team of talented seamstresses in Cambodia where poverty is widespread; with few economic opportunities for the average citizen and crushing pressures in the garment industry, many workplaces are exploitative.
In deep contrast, the workshop in which this piece is made is a safe and dignified space with each seamstress receiving a wage every week that supports them and their family, as well as a Monday through Friday work week, the lunchtime meal, maternity leave, and holidays.
As opposed to the fast fashion tight schedules and order cycles, this is a non-hurried, clean and safe (read: dignified) workspace. After the pattern is cut, the seamstress makes the entire garment from first stitch to proudly signing her name on the tag of the finished product. Their talent is evident in the quality of the clothing and handbags they output.
Fair trade-based organizations (non-profits, wholesale partners) work to bring artisan and ethically-produced goods to a broader market like the United States. This opens the door for fair payment that the artisans otherwise would have a difficult time commanding in their local markets.
Fair trade retailers, like ALVY, provide you with the opportunity to experience the high-quality and artistry from around the world, and support a new way of caring for our fellow humans.