Nomads Hemp Wear

Nomads factory now has Fair Trade Certification! It was a hard decision for Nomads to start producing their line in China. They wanted to be MADE IN CANADA, but they also wanted to provide eco-wear that didn't make the buyer choose between their conscience and their pocketbook. Still Eagle is proud to support a company that clearly continues to work to create affordable, environmentally friendly, and people-friendly clothing.

The Nomads are a Kootenay-based company whose name is inspired by their humble beginnings of operating out of a small van with a roll of fabric and a couple of sewing machines. Nomads fashion-forward designs in gorgeous sustainable hemp jersey have become so popular they now produce an extensive line of clothing for men and women in hemp, organic cotton, wool and soy. Their funky designs continue to be the best seller for us as well as most of our customers across the country season after season. Due to increased demand, they have moved production to a factory in China which they visited in 2007. This factory is right near where a lot of the hemp fabrics come from and the working conditions in this factory far exceeded their expectations.

Abaka

Abaka are a newly discovered favorite at Still Eagle. They are a Quebec-based eco-clothing company producing great basics at a reasonable price. We love them because they stubbornly refuse to manufacture anywhere but in Canada, and they are working towards sourcing Canadian fabrics as well. They have all the qualities in a supplier that we love: friendly to work with, deliver on time, quality goods, made with as little environmental impact as possible, and they produce clothing that looks great on all ages. Check out their men's styles!

Arcadia Eco Wear

Produced by a Kootenay importer who strives to create fair trade clothing for men and women using traditional techniques and ecologically sustainable fibres and dyes. For the fall winter season he supplies hemp and wool sweaters. For the spring summer, organic cotton shirts, which are, hand block printed with natural dyes.

The Hempest

 Kootenay locals, The Hempest hand-make these incredible creams out of all natural ingredients. Using the natural healing power of hemp, this line of body creams has a very loyal following. People with psoriasis or eczema swear by their Omega cream. Some of these products also contain emu oil. While it's not vegan, the Aborigines of Australia have been using it for thousands of years for all kinds of skin disorders, and many studies back-up their claim that is a wonder-oil.

Maha Devi

These flowing elemental designs are inspired by nature, dance, acrobatics and faerie and goddess energy. Based in the Kootenays, they use a great variety of natural textiles, bamboo, hemp, organic cotton and wool. This line feels so good and captures a natural and playful spirit that our customers are falling in love with. We just started carrying this line in our retail store and everybody is going crazy for it! The quality is great, the designs unique, and the printing makes the pieces one of a kind works of art!  

Ethically Made in China:  this past year Maha Devi made the decision to move a large portion of their production to China. They wanted to continue to offer the best in sustainable fibres, but found that their costs to produce in Canada were making their clothing too expensive for the average consumer. Maha Devi was very discerning in their choice of factory, and can still assure that their clothes are "ethically" made with the highest environmental, and equitable trade standards.

Nixxi

When we first met the Saltspring Island-based Nixxi, we loved their stunning classic designs in alternative fabrics.  One of the few companies that can really be called Canadian Made, Nixxi’s designs have gorgeous cuts in a beautiful range of eco-fabrics: hemp, organic cotton, soy, bamboo wool, and linen. Canada-made goods may come with a higher price-tag, but the benefits to environment are worth the cost.

Movement

Movement Global is another company whose fabric, designs, and manufacturing are all done in Canada using a sumptuous bamboo/viscose-blend fabric. Amrita Sondhi did at one point look into moving production to China, but decided that she wanted to stay local in order to create the most environmentally friendly product possible.  To offset the increased Canadian production cost, Movement’s clothing is designed to be worn in as many different ways as possible. The line is created to be modular, often reversible, and can easily be combined to create numerous looks with only a few items. Even the athletic-wear line is designed to be worn from the yoga class to an evening out. This line exemplifies the adage, “buy less not more”.

Hempy's

One of our golden oldies. Albert Lewis, the founder of Hempy’s was one of the first people to produce hemp accessories like hats and wallets.

Hemp hats played a big role in Still Eagle's hemp revolution. When Still Eagle first started selling hemp-ware, California was really the only place you could get it. Thankfully that has changed, but Still Eagle still loves to support the hemp pioneers who produce great-quality goods.

Here's what the folks at Hempy's have to say:

"We believe hemp is a superior fiber when compared to cotton and synthetics. In addition to textile goods like our Hemp Beanies, Hemp Hats and Hemp Wallets, hemp can also be used to make many other eco-friendly products including paper, oil (see our Hemp Lip Balm & Soaps), and food (from hemp seed) that can be used as part of a healthy, earth conscious way of living. 

As a family of surfers, hikers and nature lovers, we experience first-hand the negative impacts of water and air pollution, soil erosion and other ecologically damaging effects of our economy. Our American-made hemp and recycled products, in a small but important way, help to minimize the destruction of the natural environment we treasure. " - Albert Lewis

HEMPY'S was founded in 1995 in order to provide environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticide-intensive cotton and non-renewable synthetic clothing and accessories. Hemp is an ideal choice. A strong, natural and renewable plant, Cannabis Sativa (hemp) is grown with fewer chemical inputs than cotton and, depending on the source country of the hemp, its often grown with no chemical inputs at all. The benefits are less water pollution, less air pollution and because of hemp's soil anchoring qualities, less soil erosion.

Hempy's is an American manufacturer that works primarily with small family owned  sewing contractors in their local San Diego region.

Hempy's eco-friendly products are 'Made in the U.S.A.' and create jobs for American workers and help stimulate the domestic economy. For over 15 years we have remained committed to product quality, business integrity and customer service.

HTNaturals

This company used to be known as Hemp Town, a great Vancouver company who did a lot for moving the hemp fashion industry away from shapless clothing into wearable classics. They were the first company in Canada to produce basics at decent prices. Unfortunately the recently abandoned their great line, to go into producing synthetic hemp fabric. Fortunately for us (and you) we bought up their 2010 clothing line at a great price, and get to pass those savings on to you. Our favorite classic hemp clothing line at a great price! 

Efforts

Efforts have been producing hemp clothing for 15 years at affordable prices. Thirty percent of their clothing is manufactured in Canada. Their button up hemp men’s shirt is “the best selling men’s shirt ever!” says Jen. They've expanded into bamboo and are now making the transition to using only organic cotton in their blends. Great basic styles at fantastic prices!

Kama Soaps

Jen and her mom found these Saltspring Island-made soaps while shopping in Victoria, “They are the best soap in the whole world!”  We at Still Eagle like them for the usual reasons: they are produced by a small local company, using products that are good for the environment, and manufactured in a sustainable way. But they also have the biggest soap bar, and awesome flavors ( scents). In ten years we haven’t found a better soap.

Merry Hempsters

An American company that uses organic Canadian hempseed oil as a base for all of their high quality body products. They have a wide range of lip balms and salves that have been consistent sellers for a number of years.
“ I first met this guy over the phone, “ says Nick, “ I like him, cause even though he has had his share of border hold-ups for manufacturing with hemp, he just keeps plugging away.” We like those eco-hemp warriors, and this hemp lip-balm is a fave.

Green Field Paper Company

Finding good sources for treeless paper hasn’t been easy, but we think we have finally found a great long-lasting and consistent supplier with Green Field. They even use Canadian Hemp in some of their product.  Check out their cards that grow into plants, or their “Junk Mail” paper made from their own companies junk mail! 

Knotty Boy Dread Stuff

It’s possible that Nelson BC, has at times been the dread-lock capital of the world outside of Jamaica. Just sayin’
So when we found a local Vancouver company that produced dread-care, we jumped at the chance to provide our many dreaded customers with a natural local product to care for their hair. 
Nick would like to ad that he has never had dread locks. Neither has Jen.

Maggie's Organics Socks and Tights

At Maggie's Organics / Clean Clothes their mission is to produce and provide comfortable, durable, affordable and beautiful articles of apparel and accessories made from materials that restore, sustain and enhance the resources. Maggie's produces high quality socks and tights for men and women. 

Thermohair:

Simply the best socks ever. This company loves their mohair goats! Mohair goats are an incredible renewable resource; they feed on land that many other animals find unfit for grazing, they produce a fantastic wearable product that is warm and cozy even when wet, and not as itchy as wool, and they're just so darn cute. These socks are a favorite in the Kootenays where we tromp around in the winter, and need to stay warm under wet and dry conditions alike. Thermohair socks are like a spa for your feet. The baby socks stretch, and can be worn for many years. 

Lafe's

We all love natural deodorant, but many companies produce a product, that while good for your body, doesn't do much for your odor. Lafe's manufactures the best deodorant we have found, and we've carried it for years. It's certified organic, and contains hemp, and has NO parabens, propylene glycol, aluminum chlorhydrate, synthetic preservatives or petroleum. One percent of the company's profit goes to support breast cancer awareness.

Sativa Bags

These are the best and the most well designed hemp bags we have ever seen! They are loaded with all sorts of thoughtful details. Many bags are also designed so that ithe same bag can be worn multiple ways. Their Chinese production facilities have been fully vetted by WWF and Amnesty International. 

Ecoland

Eco Land is a small, family-owned company that believes in helping the planet and our loved ones by producing the best quality organic cotton apparel. Our customers love their bras and underwear!

Many bras and underwear using sustainable fabrics are a bit lightweight. Ecoland makes the best, supportive bras and underwear we have found. For those of us that want to have a bit more support, but don't want to give up on organic fabrics, Ecoland is the manufacturer that delivers. 

Onyx

Food storage is increasingly becoming an issue –especially for parents of small children. As more studies come out highlighting the dangers of keeping food in plastic, many of us have looked for sustainable (and non-leaching) alternatives. Glass is great, but let's face it, it breaks. High-grade stainless steel is the best answer, and Onyx produces a fantastic product at a reasonable price. Yes, they're made in Korea, but until Canada makes a product this great at a comparable price, we will happily support BPA-free containers by Onyx.

Rabbit and Empee

We met this super sweet couple several years ago while they were on the festival circuit. They were making funky practical fair-trade styles in Bali; they knew their manufacturers and were using predominantly family-run businesses employing many people who needed work and could work at home.  However, back then they were made out of regular old cotton. We told them that we would support them in the future if only they would use eco fabrics. Well these two had no idea about the horrors of conventional cotton and once they discovered the truth they were determined to use only organics in the future. Well, Rabbit and Empee found that Bali doesn’t grow organic cotton, but after some hard traveling they finally discovered a reliable source of good quality organic cotton and ever since that is all they have used. They are now promoting organic cotton to other manufactures in Bali, and have even tested natural dyes on some of their pieces in the past and are hoping to find a feasible way to make that a regular part of future collections.