gaiaconceptions

We will be taking a short break around June 16th so be sure to get your orders in before we go !!!! We specialize in custom sustainable clothing created with locally milled organic cotton, hemp, and wool fabrics. Each garment is hand dyed with low impact or natural plant dyes. PLEASE VISIT gaiaconceptions.com FOR THE ENTIRE GAIA COLLECTION, NATURAL PLANT DYE COLORS, AND BLOCKPRINTS !!!
♥Please read through my shop announcements and policies section before ordering ♥

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ABOUT GAIA CONCEPTIONS

All Gaia Conceptions clothing is designed by artist Andrea who uses only certified organic and sustainable fabrics which have inspired simple, timeless, and ethical designs rooted in comfort and multifunction. Each garment is hand cut and sewn based on your size choice or measurement for a custom fit (not tailored). Finally each piece is hand dyed using natural plant dyes or fiber reactive low impact dyes. Every item is made at the Gaia House studio from start to finish in beautiful North Carolina.

We offer an extensive range of separates designed to be worn together, layered or apart. The Gaia collection is the perfect juxtaposition -- elegant yet relaxed, sophisticated and rustic, polished yet casual. Each piece compliments the other, yet stands alone in strength and style.

Because all pieces are hand cut, sewn, and dyed please expect variations in each garment. These subtle differences should be celebrated as the mark of a hand made piece created especially for you!

Learn more at Gaia Conceptions Featured Seller Interview: http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=5381559 or at http://www.gaiaconceptions.com/
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THE FABRICS I USE ARE THE FOLLOWING: for in depth description visit my PROFILE page. http://www.etsy.com/people/gaiaconceptions or http://www.gaiaconceptions.com/

CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTONS - are grown in Texas and India (fair trade), ginned in North Carolina, and made into fabric in South Carolina. These are my most sustainable fabrics and I offer a Light Weight Knit, Stretchy Lycra, French Terry Lycra, and a thin Tissue Paper Weight Knit. These fabrics are very soft and smooth.

HEMP/CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON BLENDS - These fabrics are a bit thicker and more textured when compared to the organic cotton and are grown and manufactured in China (fair trade). It is offered in a light to med Weight Knit, French Terry, Woven Summer Cloth, Fleece, or a Stretchy Lycra.

ORGANIC MERINO WOOLS - These fabrics are soft, warm, and 100% NOP certified organic knit Merino wools from Vermont. A superior quality wool that embodies all of the intuitive characteristics we have come to love about wool. It is available in a Fuzzy Knit, Smooth Stretchy Knit with Lycra, and Light Weight Wool Crepe.

TUSSAH SILK – often also called Peace Silk or Vegetarian Silk. However, my research has found that although Peace Silk is better for the environment it falls a bit short on what could be called Vegetarian. Quite beautiful with linen like qualities it has a nubby feel and very little stretch.


WE DO NOT USE BAMBOO, MODEL, OR TENCEL/LYOCELL FABRIC DUE TO THE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICAL CALLED CARBON DISULPHIDE REQUIRED TO TURN WOOD PULP INTO FABRIC !!!! THE GREEN WASHING SPIN ON THIS IS THAT IT IS A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM BUT IT STILL INFUSES THIS CHEMICAL INTO THE FABRIC...NO THANKS :)

WE DO NOT USE SOY FABRIC BECAUSE THE RAINFOREST IS BEING LEVELED AT A CATASTROPHIC RATE TO MEET CONSUMER DEMAND . SOY IS THE 2ND MOST GENETICALLY MODIFIED ROUND UP READY CROP IN THE WORLD.

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HOW TO ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE SIZE AND YOUR COLOR CHOICE WITH EACH ORDER IN MESSAGE TO SELLER BOX WHEN ORDERING....
****It really helps me to stay organized if you can provide your size and/or measurements with each order.......THANK YOU :)

MEASUREMENTS:
I will make your item once order is placed based on your size choice and/or measurements. Please use the size chart found in the description with most items to determine your general size. Also let me know if you have a unique quality such as: long waisted, short legs, or pregnant.
Including your measurements will help me tweak the garment if you are in between sizes for a custom fit (Not Tailoring). Tailored fits require a fitting.
✳Please visit my shop policies section for measurement directions and more in depth info on custom fitting http://www.etsy.com/shop/gaiaconceptions/policy
✳ It is normal for your garment to be a bit snug at first. It will relax out after about 15 min of wearing.
✳ The model in most of these images is B-36, W-28, Hip-38 and is wearing a size small for a more fitted look.
✳ I can work with measurements up to 52"

COLOR:
Each Garment is dyed by hand with fiber reactive dyes or natural dyes. The color chart is located in image 5 with most items. For the best idea of color refer to clothing images and there is a description of all my colors in my profile.
*IMPORTANT NOTE ON COLOR* - Colors will vary depending on your computers color settings and from dye bath to dye bath. This is the nature of dyeing things by hand on organic fabrics.
✳ Even the same fabric can take the dye differently due to seasonal changes that are more prominent in non GMO organic fiber crops, all colors will be lighter on my cotton fabrics, and any slight tone variations due to the hand dyeing process will even out during first few washing.

FOR MORE COLORS AND NATURAL DYE OPTIONS VISIT http://www.gaiaconceptions.com/
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**LATEST GAIA NEWS**

We are now searching for a farm to relocate to. This is a big step in making our process as holistic and sustainable as possible.

THE FARM
- Our goal is to build a rain water catchment and grey water purification system for our dye process.
- We also will be installing solar panels for all our energy needs.
- Being located in NC also puts us close to the biggest Bio Diesel refinery on the east coast. We are slowly converting all our machinery to diesel to take advantage of this more eco friendly option.
- My partner David will be incorporating edibles into the landscape where graceful

THE WEB SITE - gaiaconceptions.com
We now have an extensive website for Gaia Conceptions where we offer exclusive designs and colors.
There will be a section to design your own dress, shirt, or bottoms VERY SOON !!!

NEWSLETTER SIGN UP: http://tinyurl.com/3n33nks
Wholesale Interest Newsletter : http://eepurl.com/gFHxL
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I prefer all questions and comments to take place here on etsy rather then my personal email as it may get erased or spammed****

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