Parents and kids attending the Green Festival Chicago 2011 could learn about many ecofriendly products for children, such as Imagine Greenwear organic clothing for girls and boys. Every surface of the tables and walls of the exhibition booth for this eco-conscious line of children's clothes was draped with lovely brightly colored items of kids' apparel, showcasing above all the company's eye-catching T-shirts.
Ecofriendly kids clothing from Imagine Greenwear
The T-shirts, skirts, pants, and dresses made by Imagine Greenwear are ecofriendly inside and out. Each item of clothing is made by printing certified organic cotton fabric with natural seaweed-based dyes invented by the company. Unlike many screen-printed items of clothing, apparel from Imagine Greenwear feels soft and is printed with pictures that will not fade or crack. The dyes are toxin-free and will not irritate even the most sensitive skin.
Ecofriendliness aside, the clothing items themselves are stylish and trendy enough to appeal to the pickiest Chicago shopper. The palette of colors ranges from vibrant oranges, reds, and blues to mistier pastels and swirling tie-dyed patterns. The playful images used in the designs include trucks, road signs, trains, fish, rainbows, butterflies, mermaids, and fairytale winged horses, all drawn in an often vintage style. To add visual interest, each dress, T-shirt, or romper has a different design printed on its front and back.
This ecofriendly line of clothing for babies and children comes in sizes fit for newborns, toddlers, and girls and boys up to size 8. (The company also sells some clothing for men and will be adding items for women soon.)
To support the country's economy, all clothing items by Imagine Greenwear are designed, cut, sewn, and decorated in the United States using fair labor practices.
Shopping for Imagine Greenwear
Chicago families can look for Imagine Greenwear children's clothing for sale at several local brick-and-mortar children's boutiques, such as The Red Balloon Co. (at 2060 North Damen Avenue and 5407 North Clark Street) and LMNOP (at 2570 North Lincoln Avenue) in Chicago and Beat Street gift shop (930 Green Bay) in Winnetka. Shoppers can also purchase a selection of this organic clothing for kids at their online storefront.
Parents interested in other items of green kids' clothing may also like vegan Me in Mind baby shoes at Psychobaby and ecofriendly kids shoes from Simple.
Other ecofriendly kids' products on display at the festival include Pocket Disc throwing toys and Mr. Ellie Pooh elephant dung paper products. Families can also visit the booths of Chicagoland stores that sell ecofriendly and fair trade products.
Children may also enjoy enriching and educational play at the Green Kids Zone.
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