“I discovered that my coffee would not be possible without hundreds of people I take for granted.” This was the realization AJ Jacobs had as he went on a quest to acknowledge and thank everyone who was responsible for allowing him to enjoy his morning cup of coffee.

Gratitude Is Powerful What does it mean to say “thank you”? More than the words themselves, saying “thank you” is an act of recognition, of acknowledgement. You are taking the time to SEE someone else and their contribution. We believe this simple act can be extremely…

100% of Sales Donated to Remake Every one of us have experienced unique & difficult challenges in 2020, but what has been clear about this global pandemic is the unequal burden being shared amongst people. In fact, much of the greatest challenges are being felt disproportionately by those in…

How Your Purchases Empower So often when we hear the term “fair trade” we immediately think of “fair wages” and I would venture to say that is where most knowledge of ethical fashion ends. While wages are a critical aspect of making our clothing more “fair” for those…

Building Trust Through Transparency We are so proud of the close network of Fair Trade Certified partners that bring our apparel to life. Each one shares our value of using clothing as a mechanism to equip and empower makers through fair wages, benefits, and additional…

Made in USA. Made with impact in mind. At KNOWN SUPPLY, making new products is not something we take lightly. Before any new item is introduced for sale we consider whether we can deliver on our mission of providing meaningful employment, producing something sustainably and sharing the story of…

Anyone Else Looking For Some Inspiration? Positivity and optimism are not the same thing. Positivity in this current cultural moment would seek to paint a rosy picture of all the reasons why this global pandemic is a “good thing”, or at least aim to showcase all the silver linings…

Plainly Put, Talk Is Cheap There has been a growing demand from thoughtful shoppers (aka YOU) to know more about where their clothing is coming from and what it’s made of. This conversation has grown exponentially over the past 5 years and one group has played a major role…

The Weakest Link In The (Supply) Chain The uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened as the weeks pass and new versions of “normal” set in for each of us. The questions surrounding the reintegration of business and gatherings loom heavy on everyone’s minds.

A Different Kind of Holiday Tradition This fall we traveled to India to visit with some of the fair trade partners who produce all of our apparel (view a recap post from the trip HERE). It was a special…