Tips to Take Care of Your Cotton Clothes

Tips to Take Care of Your Cotton Clothes

Gordon Hewitt

Learn how to care for your cotton clothes to prevent shrinkage, fading, and wear them for a long time. 

Sustainability Certifications and Why They Matter

Sustainability Certifications and Why They Matter

Gordon Hewitt

Learn about sustainability/green certifications, how they are awarded, and why they matter in your quest for sustainable consumption. 

What to Look For In Sustainable Clothing

What to Look For In Sustainable Clothing

Gordon Hewitt

Discover what to look for in a sustainable fashion brand to avoid falling for greenwashing. 

Natural vs Synthetic Fabrics for Fashion

Natural vs Synthetic Fabrics for Fashion

Gordon Hewitt

Discover the history, differences, advantages, and disadvantages of natural fabrics compared to synthetic ones, and find out which is better for fashion

What is the Best Fabric Material?

What is the Best Fabric Material?

Gordon Hewitt

Explore the tapestry of fabrics in modern fashion, from synthetic to natural, to discover what is the best material for clothing.

From Fabric to Finish: The Journey of a Thoughtfully Made Garment

From Fabric to Finish: The Journey of a Thoughtfully Made Garment

Gordon Hewitt

Follow the journey of Wild Rose forever pieces to learn how we go from raw materials to fashion pieces across a global supply chain built on craftsmanship and sustainability.

A Community Response to Water Hyacinth

A Community Response to Water Hyacinth

Gordon Hewitt

Water hyacinth along Lake Victoria is transformed by local artisans into eco-friendly, tree-free paper and packaging, turning an invasive weed into a sustainable resource.

Father’s Day 2026 Shirt Picks

Father’s Day 2026 Shirt Picks

Gordon Hewitt
Tagged: Fathers Day
Top five picks from the Wild Rose shirt collection for fathers day gifts. Discover unique designs and histories in our collection of stylish cotton shirts.
Water Hyacinth Series [Part 2]

Water Hyacinth Series [Part 2]

Gordon Hewitt

L. Victoria has been locked in a tight battle with water hyacinth for decades. Here is the full saga, from how the weed got there, to its effects on the basin. 

How an Ornamental Plant Took Over the World

How an Ornamental Plant Took Over the World

Gordon Hewitt

Water hyacinth is an invasive aquatic weed, but its story also highlights the importance of local action and restoration. This first post looks at how it spread from South America to East Africa and what is being done to manage it.

How to Plant Flowers on Fabric

How to Plant Flowers on Fabric

Gordon Hewitt

Discover the process of printing beautiful floral and geometric patterns on fabric, as seen in Wild Rose Pieces.

Future Business Leaders Benchmark Sustainability with Wild Rose in Nairobi

Future Business Leaders Benchmark Sustainability with Wild Rose in Nairobi

Gordon Hewitt
[KAREN, NAIROBI] On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Wild Rose hosted a delegation of faculty and students from Trinity Western University in Canada. The event lasted ~2 hours, allowing for extensive...