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Clothes can simplify our lives. Each day, one of the first decisions we make accompanies us from dawn to dusk and either helps or hinders us. What can we do to make this choice easier? Let’s start ...

The Ultimate Guide to Bamboo Fabric Care

The world is buzzing about bamboo fabric, and for good reasons. As bamboo takes up more real estate in our closets, learning how to care for it becomes essential. Before discussing how to care for...

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? Sustainability is YALA's mission YALA is a wo...

Celebrating the Chinese New Year 2022

February 1st marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and also the first day of Spring. In China, it’s the kick-off to the Spring Festival celebrations, which will continue into the follo...

Q & A with Shelley Elkovich of For Bitter For Worse

Women to Watch is a Q&A series where we highlight women we work with, appreciate and admire. Shelley Elkovich is the owner of For Bitter For Worse, a Women-Led, Oregon Bred small business. We’v...

Women to Watch: Suzy Freeman of Unfurl Eco-Boutique

Women to Watch is a Q&A series where we highlight women we work with, appreciate and admire. Suzy Freeman of Unfurl owns a fabulous eco-boutique and sustainable lifestyle store in Manzanita, Or...

Which Bamboo Bedding is Best? Twill vs Luxe Sateen

Everyone loves variety, but having too many choices can be confusing. Regarding bedding options, YALA simplifies things by producing bamboo sheets in two different but exceptional weaves: Twill and...

What is So Special About Merino Wool?

Despite the benefits of wool, many people steer clear of it because of its reputation as a scratchy, stiff fiber. Enter YALA superfine merino, the softest wool out there! We select the finest fiber...

Bamboo is a Naturally Anti-Static Fiber

What Makes Bamboo So Comfortable? Do you remember the first time you tried on a YALA bamboo shirt? I do!  When I ran my hand down my arm, I was amazed by how soft and smooth the fabric felt. It wa...

Why Silk Face Masks?

Silk face masks are smooth, soft, and stylish. They are lightweight, thin, and breathable. And they're incredibly comfortable. If we have to have wear fabric on our faces for extended periods, we m...