The Fair Trade Difference: Project Updates

One thing we hope you all know (or come to learn) when shopping with KNOWN SUPPLY is that we exist to create a positive impact in the world. Specifically, we started our work in fashion over 15 years ago to help provide life-changing wages to vulnerable individuals and communities through…

& How Merchandise Can Help The mission of •KNOWN SUPPLY goes far beyond simply making ethical clothing. We exist to humanize the fashion industry, making it more fair for every person involved. With a goal this BIG we knew we needed an inclusive strategy that welcomed all types of people…

Artist Portrait by Rambo Elliot We have admired Christina Moreland’s (@morelaaand) artwork for years. The combination of playful imagery paired with a deep themes of racial justice and identity are simply captivating. It’s clear, and as you’ll learn in the…

There are many considerations when we are buying gifts during this time of year. Of course, we want any purchase to meet the aesthetic desires of the person on our list. We want things to fit well. But one thing that is often overlooked is gifting with values in mind.

This week (November 7th -13th) we are donating 20% of all dress sales to non-profit Dressember, to support their efforts in fighting human trafficking globally. What is Dressember you ask? From the organization: Dressember is a global movement utilizing fashion and creativity to combat human trafficking from every angle. This…

(Photos by Kailey Jane) Farming, as a whole, is a fortuitous exercise in grit, hard work, and faith. Ursula Kressibucher embodies each of these qualities and so does her story of starting The Sunflower Farm, amidst a global pandemic no…

For 37 years the Surfrider Foundation has been working to protect the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for the enjoyment of all. The organization is comprised of a robust activist network that works locally through grassroots initiatives — like beach cleanups — and nationally to advocate for ocean & environmentally…

It’s time we redefine our relationship with our clothing We are currently in the middle of Fashion Revolution Week — a global event dedicated to bringing awareness to the injustices within the fashion industry. For those of you who are hearing about this for…

In many ways, the food and beverage space has been leading the charge in sustainable practices for consumer goods over the past few decades. Maybe because these items are going into our body and people are more conscious of what they purchase. Or perhaps due to the fact that there…

Photo by Jordan Pay Sustainability Is Performance While there is a case to be made that this sentiment is changing, there is no doubt there remains a (false) belief that products made sustainably or ethically are inferior in quality and performance. This thinking is…