Monday, January 12, 2009
USA:Jonano eColorgrown becomes part of Material ConneXion's libraries
Jonano is pleased to announce the inclusion of their signature eColorgrown organic cotton fabrics into the collections at Material ConneXion's four libraries in New York, Bangkok, Cologne and Milan. Material ConneXion is the world's leading knowledge base for information about new and innovative materials. eColorgrown has now become part of the world's largest innovative materials library, accessed by Fortune 100 companies, architects, designers, and more.
After being assessed by a panel of creative professionals with materials experience and voted in by a majority, Jonano eColorgrown will be added to the Natural Category in Material ConneXion's online databases at www.materialconnexion.com and displayed to be touched and felt at their four locations. The focus when selecting new materials for inclusion in their libraries is placed on innovation, eco friendliness as well as a variety of application of new materials.
"Just like tulips come in many colors, cotton now is cultivated to grow in a broad palette of natural colors." bonnie siefers, Jonano owner/designer, Jonano
These organically grown cottons are now available in a palette of natural hues ranging from creamy white to sage green - camel beige to russet brown; the colored fibers are both strong and soft to the touch.
Jonano eColorgrown Collection
A collection of colorgrown dresses that incorporate the newest techniques for nurturing heirloom colorgrown organic seeds to produce a totally natural color palette, and drawing inspirations for the hand tied embroidery from skilled artisans who offer handcrafted tatting, embroidery and macrame learned and passed down through the generations.
"The result is a poetic dance of texture and accents that coordinate well in any wardrobe." bonnie
Harmonizing with the jonano mission to merge boutique fashion design with environmental awareness, the eColorgrown Line displays passion for ecological sustainability. To view all of Jonano eco chic collections please visit Booth E 18906 North Hall Magic Ecollection or online at jonano.com
Naturally colored organically grown cotton that is chemical free. This textile is produced using a low impact cooperative-based method of production.
Current applications are for fashion and home furnishings.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Jonano specializes in eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable business practices.
Jonano also credits Pittsburgh-based technical experts Nezen Creations and Nove Inc for the seamless integration of the new site with the secure processing systems and Green Fulfillment Center, Planet Access Company, based in Wakukegan, Illinois.
The company's reseller network currently comprises specialty boutiques and internet stores selling organic designer clothing and regional Whole Foods/ Whole Body stores across the USA. Internationally, Jonano reseller are located in Canada, Australia, France, Scandinavia and the UK.