Hiya and here we are again, another week, another Canadian sustainable brand for you all to learn about (or rediscover)! This brand was also shown to me through Marielle’s Instagram account @Marielle.elizabeth (and your reminder to go follow her if you want more sustainable fashion tips!)
I get to talk about one of my favourite brands this week AND they’re having a pop-up in Victoria on February 18th, if you want more information about the event, click here.
Nettle’s Tale is a Vancouver-based sustainable brand, their sizing ranges from 4XL to S. I have a few pieces from them: I have three pairs of their Bay pants, Louisa top, Harbour pants, and the Eden dress. I think it’s safe to say, I wear a lot of Nettle’s Tale throughout my week!
One thing that made me fall in love with Nettle’s Tale in the first place was the fact that they fit their designs on bodies they see around them (their friends, moms, neighbours, and everyday people just like YOU), I think it’s so important for clothes to fit EVERY BODY and not a specific body type. They started as a swimsuit company but have expanded to everyday garments that give your closet an extra flair or integrate seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe.
As of 2021, they’ve opened up their first storefront in Vancouver at 306 W Cordova St! I went in a few years ago when I came back to BC for my convocation, it was such a lovely experience! As a plus-size woman, it’s so refreshing (and unfortunately, rare) to walk into a store that has clothes you can try on!!
When it comes to manufacturing, Nettle’s Tale sticks to their core values: manufacturing ethically and locally, producing quality and thoughtful designs with inclusivity, honesty, kindness, and joy. plus the best part, they always want to be better. 90% of their products are still made in Canada but they also have two global manufacturers: one in Tawain and one in the US. If you want to check out what’s made at each of the factories, they have a page with more insight on their website: Manufacturing Practices at Nettle’s Tale.
My favourite part of Nettle’s Tale, which isn’t specifically their clothes, is their online website. As I mentioned above, it’s difficult for plus-size bodies to find a store where they can try the clothes on in person. Nettle’s Tale has a solid solution for it, on every product page, they have a community fit guide that showcases the different body types and sizes of their models and which size of each style or garment fits them best. Allowing people with a range of different sizes to be able to find a model that’s similar to them and be able to better decide what size would suit them best.
When I tried to look for a specific page on their website for fabric, I couldn’t find one but it’s listed on each different garment in the garment description. I went through the garments I currently own or have been eyeing; the fabrics they use are the following:
Bay pants: Fabric is 100% Recycled Polyester Twill
Mayne Skirt: Fabric is 97% Organic Cotton and 3% Spandex
Maurelle Long Sleeve: Fabric is 85% Bamboo and 15% Spandex
The Coco Bathing Suit: Fabric is 92% Recycled Polyester, 8% Spandex, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified (ensuring no harmful substances are used) with a UPF50 rating.
And here we are folks, we’ve reached the end of our second sustainable brand, how are we feeling? Am I giving you the right amount of info to fall in love with these brands or am I missing the mark? All feedback is welcome and appreciated (unless it’s super mean or rude for no reason; in that case, I don’t want it!!)
Kimiko
