Clothing Matters
Greetings from Clothing Matters 
November 2011

It's Been a While!
What Do You Wear (into Green Buildings)?
Logos on Sustainably Manufactured Apparel
"Black Friday" Saturday Premier
Sales of Michigan Designers Triple in 5 Months!
To your Health~Sip Xango Spirits for Shop Hop!

Greetings!


2011 has been perhaps the most demanding and rewarding chapter  

of Clothing Matters' 15 years as leaders in sustainably manufactured apparel.

I've thoroughly enjoyed being back in the store to share product with people who increase my knowledge and appreciation of what we carefully select to offer.  

If you've been in lately, you're aware of some exciting developments and we   

thank you for being part of it.  If not, we hope you come in soon to find out how & why...

 

 

The Bar Keeps Getting Higher 

Perhaps our biggest news is that in the 5 months following March, sales of products designed & hand-made in Michigan for us have more than tripled compared to the last 5 years!!  

Most impressive is how our current collection makes it easier than ever to get dressed, look better than you have to, and be more comfortable than you've ever been.  We and our customers love this way of simplifying our lifestyles while improving personal, social and ecological well-being~   

  

Our valued local supporters as well as loyal customers who re-visit from  

Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle & many European countries continue to confirm  

that there isn't a collection of eco apparel that compares to the world class selection  

Clothing Matters has offered Grand Rapids since 1996.    

 

We're honored to serve our diverse and discerning clientele who appreciate better products that are made with respect for people & the planet.  We've worked with over 100 partners committed to providing highest quality apparel and accessories using practices & policies that prevent pollution, conserve resources & promote social justice.  Sadly, 70% of these partners have had to discontinue their lines due to the
fact that if the world doesn't get what you're doing, you don't get to do it for long. 
Many of our customers are taking advantage of limited supply "collector's items"
soon to be gone for good.  Do any of your favorites fall into this category?  

 

 

We hope to see you soon~

 

Marta & the Crew @ Clothing Matters 

 

What You Wear...

Every day, before any of us  

eat or go to work, we all get dressed...but apparel is strangely missing from most sustainability conversations, classrooms & conferences.   

We invite you to share your thoughts about why this up close and personal everyday act is overlooked and what you can do about it.   

For example:

~What are we importing  into LEED certified buildings on our precious bodies everyday and how does it affect a rating?

~What do your apparel dollars impact  

~your personal health?
~social justice?
~your Triple Bottom Line? ~our Ecosystem?


Check out our $34 bamboo button down dress shirt in
6 colors.

Men's Sizes Small-5X
Women's (Fitted) Sizes Small-3X 
&
Fleece Vests, Full-Zips & Thermal Jackets made of
100% recycled plastic bottle!

 

Sustainably Manufactured LogoWear

We proudly partner with those who choose to wear their logo on part of the solution!

Thanks to Stonecastle Dentistry, Nylaan Dental Office (t-shirts for their Zumba classes), DwellTech, West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Grand Rapids Art Museum, WM Conference Board of Church & Society who printed on our Premium T's:

"Black Friday" Saturday
11am-3pm, Nov 26 

Catch the premier of an extraordinary, award-winning new Michigan designer ~ Fotoula Lambros
So Many Ways to Warm your Hands, Arms and Feet!

Choose from
10 different Michigan made & Fair Trade accessory lines for all ages & at all price points.   

Offers & Info
 Nature helps us look, feel & be our best!

Clothing Matters knows that personal health matters most~  

We invite you to discover why we're so excited about XANTHONES & have integrated Xango into our mission to promote well being.  

Xango is a wellness company dedicated to sharing the wealth with clean, green, category creating products and business opportunity for those looking to improve health and enjoy more rewarding ventures. Contact us for an appt with a Xango team member to learn more about what we can offer you.  

Get a taste of Xango goodness at Clothing Matters for SHOP HOP!

 www.xango.com 

www.mymangosteen.com  

 

The Crew at Clothing Matters graciously thanks you for giving us the opportunity to be part of your gifting.

We hope you'll come in and let us show you options within your price range for anyone on your list.

Enjoy extended hours including evenings and Sundays in December to
visit us with your friends & family from near and far!


141 Diamond SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
616.742.2818
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Get a Clothing Matters Premium T-Shirt for $10 with purchases of $100 or more through the Holidays (women's fitted & men's/unisex)

Import a bamboo button down shirt into your work space and/or green building (to improve your LEED certified rating) &
we'll give you 10% off through the Holidays (women's fitted & men's)  

We pay you 3% back on your account good toward future purchases when you pay without out plastic at Clothing Matters!

 
Please extend these offers to your friends & family!