2007 Archives: Del Forte Organic, Eco-Friendly Denim
According to the EPA, five of the top nine pesticides used in cotton production in the United States—including cyanide, propargite and trifluralin—are known cancer-causing chemicals. It takes two-thirds of a pound of these pesticides to make one pair of jeans. So why are we still buying non-organic denim? Maybe because we didn’t know about Del Forte Denim, a premium denim company that uses all-organic stretch denim and produces its oh-so-au-courant designs in a sweatshop-free factory in Los Angeles. Del Forte’s collection focuses on streamlined silhouettes and beautiful details, including curved seams that mimic the lines of a woman’s body. Floral embroidery takes the place of a logo patch and decorates the inside of each garment. And unique embellishments—like the one-of-a-kind vintage kimono tie on the drool-worthy Azalea jacket—make the pieces unique. The Dahlia jean is a crowd-pleaser, with its flattering boot-cut and curved yoke, but we are particularly enamored of the slash-pocket Juniper in the classic Petra dark wash. Experiencing a size change or just a change of heart? Simply send your Del Forte’s back—they’ll give you 10% off your next purchase, and use your used as part of the Rejeaneration Project, creating skirts and other clothing out of used jeans embellished with vintage fabrics and trims and incorporating handicrafts from around the world. Now how’s that for good karma?
