Yana Dee Blog — Outdoors
Bamboo Fleece for the Winter Win!
Bamboo Bamboo Fleece Environment Fabric Fleece Gift ideas Outdoors Vegan What to Wear Winter
We have a lot of great fabrics in use here at Yana Dee. Fabric is the main ingredient in our fashion recipes that make our clothes so long-lasting, nice to wear, and eco-friendly. It's tough to name "the best," but I would dare to nominate our 100% Bamboo Fleece as one candidate. First of all, yes! Bamboo can be made into a textile. This vigorous plant requires no pesticides or fertilizers to grow, is completely renewable, and provides an abundance of usable oxygen to our atmosphere. As a textile, it is wonderfully breathable and insulating. It's also in the top-running for being the...
Wonderfully Warm Winter Wool - Handmade by People Who Live Where the Air Hurts Your Face
Fabric Fashion Advise Fleece Outdoors Upcycled What to Wear Winter Wool
We wear the clothes we make. We live where it gets really cold and we like to be warm. That is why we love wool so much. Not only is it super warm, it is also breathable (so you don't get sticky if you sweat a little). Wool wicks moisture like magic, so it will keep you warm even if you get a little damp. If you think about it, that makes sense because wool is what keeps sheep warm and dry even in freezing rain, but doesn't overheat easily either. Zero-Waste, Upcycled Wool Products As an ethical apparel company,...
Fall & Winter Favorites from Yana Dee - Guest Blog by Rose Soma
Capsule Wardrobe Environment Fall Fashion Advise Fleece Organic Cotton Organic Fashion Outdoors Upcycled Wardrobe Management Winter Wool
I’ll never forget when I picked out my first Yana Dee Merino Wool piece. This long sleeve, scoop neck staple is incredibly warm and cozy. It’s stretchy and easy to wear, and the inside truly feels like no other shirt. It quickly became one of my favorites, and I can’t wait to wear it with my favorite gray beanie throughout the winter! It also goes quite well with my absolute favorite earrings; salvaged leather teardrops by Yana Dee as well.
Capsule Wardrobe - Winter Wishlist
Capsule Wardrobe Fall Fleece Hemp Hemp Fabric Hemp Fleece Minimalism Organic Cotton Organic Fashion Outdoors Upcycled Wardrobe Management What to Wear Winter Wool
This collection is a dream minimalist wardrobe for the next three months. Compiled in Michigan in early November 2018, this is a cold weather capsule wardrobe designed for climates with ice and snow. If you live in a location with extended winter weather, these 33 items are for you! A vital part of surviving winter is staying active, so this collection includes some great outdoor base layers that are perfect for cross-country skiing, winter running, snowshoeing, or walking through a blizzard to see a movie downtown. I know that in just about every faith and community, winter holidays and parties are something to dress up for. So I didn't forget to feature some silk!