At BeKind, we create timeless pieces with a story. Each item we make is crafted with our customers in mind, and every part is assembled with great detail and thought. We are committed to creating conscious fashion.
For our new, hand-knitted sweaters, we decided to collaborate with Dinadi, a small group of knitters whom I contacted five years ago after hearing about them from a friend.
We have a New, Nepalis Production Partner
Dinadi ensures that all knitters receive 115% of the living wage, and office staff receive 120%. They also foster a friendly community environment, allowing knitters to work from home and meet together in the office for games and community building.
When selecting production partners, one criterion I consider is whether I would want to work there myself. With our partners in Nepal, I definitely would.
I was impressed by their thoughtful approach to creating pieces and empowering the local community. They have cultivated an environment where culture is appreciated, and I would love to work there myself!
Nepal, a country rich in cultural heritage, faces significant poverty and a lack of job opportunities. By creating jobs, we help strengthen the community while giving the dignity and respect these heroic women knitters deserve.
About the New Oeko-Tex 100 certified Merino Wool Sweaters
For the new sweaters, I carefully selected my favorite colors for this collection: blue, crème, olive, and dark green.
The Classy Rose Sweater is named after my niece, and the Stripe Lily Sweater is named after my daughter. My hope for you with these sweaters is that you will truly wear them as timeless pieces, ones that will still be around in a decade, either with you or passed on to a brother or friend—much like this photo below, where my little daughter is wearing a dress that I wore when I was little.
Our New 100% Upcycled Cotton Hoodie
We also created two hoodies in Portugal with the manufacturer we've been working with for the past five years.
By wearing these hoodies, you are truly wearing a sustainable garment. We used deadstock materials or materials that are already available to eliminate the need to produce more fabric, saving vast amounts of water, dye, waste, and other resources.
Finding the right buttons took me a long time. I wanted buttons that were both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The buttons are made from Corozo, which comes from a fruit, so no trees need to be cut down in the process.
I intended to use these as statement pieces and logos, allowing you to proudly show that you are wearing a sustainable sweater. Of course, we are cannot be 100% sustainable or perfect, but we strive to do our best in every step we take.