Sustainability Starts with Sourcing

SHOP | SLO® sources eco-friendly products in effort to reduce the harmful impact textile production has on our ecosystem.  Synthetic fibers and man-made fabrics often use high levels of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE). When these fabrics are washed the chemicals get into our water system and pose threats to our environment.

To learn more about the environmental impact of the textile industry and how you can detox your decor, visit Greenpeace USA here.

Cactus Silk

Cactus Silk is made from Saharan Aloe Vera plant, a member of the agave family.

Cactus leaves are picked, pounded, and soaked in water until the fibers separate.

Fibers are spun by hand to create a silky, but very strong plant-based thread. 

Our fabrics are colored using plant-based and mineral dyes, derived from roots, berries, spices, leaves, and wood. 

The thread is handwoven on looms to create the finished fabric.  Fabric is then sold to local artisans to create rugs, pillow cushions, and scarves.

Moroccans have been using this same passed-down technique for centuries to source and create this eco-friendly fabric.