Sustainability

At ArtcareShop, we’re committed to building sustainable fashion with a zero-waste mindset. For us, it’s not just about being fashion-forward — it’s about being environmentally conscious and proactive. That’s why we take a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to sustainability across everything we do.

How do we do it?

There are already many ways we’re transforming how fashion is made — and we’re always looking for more.

Slow Fashion

We release only a few new pieces each month, always in very limited quantities. Every style goes through a rigorous testing process to ensure it meets our standards for comfort, performance, and wearability.

We never overproduce. Instead of chasing trends or creating large seasonal collections, we keep a consistent core lineup of bestsellers year-round — with carefully curated, one-off releases added seasonally. We don’t follow traditional fashion cycles or build full collections — every drop is intentional. This approach reduces waste and ensures that every piece we make has purpose.

Zero Waste Clothing

Our clothing is sold online through our website, Etsy, and select wholesale partners. All samples, prototypes, and customer returns are resold at a discounted price — nothing goes to waste. In rare cases, leftover inventory is donated locally in Nashville, TN.

Our goal is simple: nothing goes to waste, and everything we make gets worn.

Fabric Choices

We prioritize natural, high-quality fabrics — especially cotton — because it’s breathable, soft, and durable.

We’re always exploring new, greener options. Recently, we’ve expanded into hemp yarns (100% hemp and hemp/cotton blends) and introduced Tencel, a next-gen fabric made from sustainably sourced wood pulp.

While we prefer natural fibers, we also use a curated selection of blends — including cotton/polyester, velour, spandex, nylon, and latex — especially for activewear or design-driven pieces where function matters. Every fabric is chosen with intention — because great design starts with the right material.

Where we manufacture our clothing

All ArtcareShop pieces are designed in Nashville, TN, and made in China through long-term partnerships with three trusted factories. We've worked closely with them for over five years — partners who are not only certified and reliable but able to meet our unique small-batch production needs.

While most factories require minimums of 150–300 pieces per style, our partners are flexible enough to sew as few as 30 units at a time. We’re in constant communication with them and know exactly who is sewing our garments. This close relationship ensures consistency, transparency, and trust — values we refuse to compromise.

Quality & Design

Quality is our priority. Every piece is built to last — from carefully selected fabrics to thoughtful construction. We focus on comfort, function, and longevity, while embracing a clean, minimal aesthetic we believe is the future of fashion.

Packaging

All of our clothing tags are made from paper, and most of our shipping bags — small and medium sizes — are biodegradable. Only our largest packages are still plastic, and we’re currently working on switching those to a more sustainable option too.

We’re not perfect, but we’re making steady progress wherever we can.

Care Tips

All of our garments come with care tags to help you take the best possible care of your pieces. If you ever have questions about how to wash or store an item, you can always reach out — we’re happy to help make sure your clothes last as long as they were designed to.

Our Ongoing Commitment

Even as a small, two-person brand, we take our responsibility seriously. Our goal is simple: minimal waste, thoughtful design, and creating without harming the planet.

We prioritize the best fabrics, work with reliable partners, and commit to absolute zero waste in production — even if that means offering discounts that make our brand feel less “exclusive.” For us, it’s not about exclusivity — it’s about doing things right.

From the way we produce and package our garments, to the relationships we build with the people who sew them — and with you — we do everything with care. It’s not just a word in our name. It’s how we work.

We know there’s always room to improve, and we’re committed to growing with intention, transparency, and purpose — every step of the way.