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The annual Acumen report on corporate-ready social

The annual Acumen report on corporate-ready social enterprises came out last week, and WORK+SHELTER is on the list!
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"Our research findings clearly show that social enterprises are not only ready to do business with corporations, but that successful business partnerships are already in place."
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We couldn't agree more! Thank you to Acumen for the recognition. Read the full report at the link in our bio, or drop us a line at hello@workshelter.co if you’re interested in working with us.
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#workshelter #corporateready #socialenterprise #womenowned #fairtraide #sustainablysourced #ethicalmanufacturer

Did you know that India is the second largest prod

Did you know that India is the second largest producer of textiles in the world? India’s most common textile crops are cotton, silk, and jute. The video above shows our Founder and CEO Theresa VanderMeer with longtime friend + current client partner Allyson Dykhuizen at a local fabric market in New Delhi.
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Cotton makes up 60% of India’s textile industry and is also the most common fiber we use here at WORK+SHELTER. In 2000, India’s government passed strong legal protections (including high tariffs) against importing fibers from outside of India in order to preserve the domestic weaving and milling industries.
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You can learn about all of the above and get a glimpse into India’s storied textile history in our most recent blog post, How India’s Textile History is Woven Into the Modern Fabric & Soft Goods Industry.
✨ Link in Bio ✨
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #textilehistory #indiantextileindustry #textilemarket

✨Meet Seema Devi✨ — one of our WORK+SHELTER

✨Meet Seema Devi✨ — one of our WORK+SHELTER queens whose growth has been inspiring.
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When she started working with us, her role was to trim threads off of our sewn goods while in finishing. After apprenticing our master pattern cutter for the past few months, she is now acting as a junior level manager, working through complex cutting orders on her own.
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Giving women the tools to better their lives and advance their careers is why we do what we do. It is also why we are so excited to be fully re-open, back to work, and moved into our third space! If you have questions about the current status of your order or you’re looking to place a new order, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@workshelter.co for more info.💜💗
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #sustainablefashion #womensupportingwomen #growth #inspiration #women

If there's one thing we love it's cheering on wome

If there's one thing we love it's cheering on women and helping them to understand what all they're fully capable of (anything).
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Our client partner Dani Skov (pictured on the next slide) came to us with a vision for social change in the form of inspiring t-shirt artwork. Using screen print and our cozy organic cotton fabric we were able to bring this vision to fruition, and we’re especially happy to do so since it aligns so well with our mission to support women in-need in India by paying them fair, livable wages.
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We encourage you to reach out to us with your passion projects to see how we can work together to bring them to life.
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #sustainablefashion #customtees #weloveourclientpartners #womensupportingwomen

We're so thrilled to share a first look at our bra

Our C.E.O. + founder Theresa VanderMeer has been o

Our C.E.O. + founder Theresa VanderMeer has been on the ground in India since the beginning of July, collaborating directly with our team to get production up to full volume. After nearly two months of lockdown due to the COVID crisis in India, we are working diligently to make sure all current orders are back on track while maintaining the health + safety of our employees as a top priority.
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Theresa took this photo of our team in India during a fabric sourcing meeting. From left to right is:
Sakshi— senior assistant manager
Gurjeet — shipping coordinator
Nitu— strategic projects manager
Ritu— production manager.
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #sustainablefashion #meetourteam #weloveouremployees

We want to take a minute to formally introduce our

We want to take a minute to formally introduce our newest team member, Holly Greenhagen! Holly joined our team in February as a Technical Account Manager, while also remaining one of our client partners with her company, The Fair Shirt Project.
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She's spent 15+ years working in the industry, and she currently volunteers her time as the Chicago city lead for Fashion Revolution USA. Her experience and love for the industry make her well equipped to support the designers and brands who manufacture custom products with us.
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If you are interested in working with us and would like to schedule a meeting with Holly directly, you can drop us a line at hello@workshelter.co.
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #meetourteam #weloveouremployees #technicaldesignmanager

At WORK+SHELTER, we love working with people to tu

At WORK+SHELTER, we love working with people to turn their product ideas into tangible items. Pictured above is our lovely Director of Client Services, Amanda (right), and patternmaker Xochil Herrera Scheer (center), reviewing fabric swatches with one of our client partners.
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The truth is, a lot of work goes into developing a quality product, and whatever your experience level, we work hard to ensure the process is as easy and seamless as possible. Whether you're starting from scratch with just an idea, almost production-ready but need help buttoning up final tech pack or pattern details, or somewhere in between, our design team is here to assist with all phases of product development.
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Not sure where your product fits into the mix? Check out our blog posts at the ✨LINK IN BIO✨ for a more in-depth look at the custom product development process, or drop us a line at 💌hello@workshelter.co💌
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#workshelter #ethicalmanufacturer #fairtradefashion #productdevelopment #custommanufacturing #customproductdesign #patternmaking #techpackcreation

Look at these lovely people who planned a fun pane

Look at these lovely people who planned a fun panel for you today! Our Technical Account Manager, Holly Greenhagen seen with Apparel Industry Board, Inc.'s Member Services Coordinator, Kat Anderson. Kat will be moderating a panel with Holly and our CEO, Theresa VanderMeer today to talk about best practices when working with cut and sew contractors (like us😁). The panel will begin at 5:30pm CST, meaning there is still time to grab tickets at the ✨LINK IN BIO✨
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These photos are from a fieldtrip our team took to AIBI last week, where we learned more about how they are specifically dedicated to the needs of the sewn products industry in the Greater Chicago area. Additionally, we checked out the machinery and other resources that they offer to their members. We'll be posting a more in-depth look at the visit on our stories today, so stay tuned!
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#workshelter #apparelindustry #apparelindustryboard #aibi #aibichicago #ethicalmanufacturing #fairtradefashion

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