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Why China?

The question, 'Why do you produce in China?' is often asked. Our customers are critical thinkers, and skepticism is crucial in purchasing products and supporting brands that align with your values....

Who Made My Clothes?

Did you know that even with today's technology, most of our clothing is still primarily made by hand? At YALA, we acknowledge and honor the people whose time, skill, and dedication are essential to...

Pricing in Perspective

We need to consider the direct relationship a price tag has to the quality of life for everyone involved in bringing it to market and extend that relationship further to the end users, the planet, ...

Equal Pay Day

As a women-owned, women-run company we take special notice of Equal Pay Day, which falls this year on March 24th. Despite the progress we’ve made, this day reminds us how much work remains.

What Makes a Brand Sustainable? Green Certifications

Many brands know the words you want to hear and aren’t afraid to say them. But how can you tell the ones who mean it from those who only ‘green’ it? To ensure that you aren’t falling prey to green...

Turning Waste into Resources

Why add to the landfill when we can contribute to doing good? One source of unnecessary waste within the apparel industry is clothing. Returns and unsold, discontinued garments too often get thrown...

Social Responsibility: Worker Safety

At YALA, we embrace a whole-hearted accounting of costs and benefits. This includes the safety and well-being of the human communities that thrive on commerce, the sustainability and sanctity of th...

Why Sewn Where Sourced Matters

At YALA, we are encouraged by the growing demand for transparency in business. We understand that many people, like us, want to know and feel good about what they support with their purchases. We ...

Our Closed Loop Process Saves Water and Energy

Closing the loop means recovering the water and solvents used in the bamboo viscose process and reusing it again and again. Closed-loop systems reduce demand on water resources and minimize polluti...