Green Promise
There Is Thought Behind Every Step
Knowing of textiles’ considerable ecological imprint on the Earth, Pattern Talent as a business is striving to reduce impact on the environment as much as possible. I am working hard to make sure the products you buy from me are designed, manufactured, priced and shipped in the most eco-friendly way. As someone who grew up in a close connection to nature and continues drawing inspiration from the world around, I am committed to environmental protection and preservation.
Made to Order
Each product is printed to order which eliminates the need of unnecessary stock and the associated production waste, including water and electricity use.
Non-Toxic
Fiber-reactive dyes are one of the safest options and digital printing is more eco-friendly than traditional screen printing and pigment printing.
Created to Last
Rather than quickly switching between thirsty trends, Pattern Talent products are thoughtfully designed to last in a timeless aesthetic.
Made In North America
I have carefully researched our suppliers and selected the ones with high environmental standards and work ethic. My products are made in the US and Canada at facilities providing fair pay and safe work conditions.
In 2025, I have switched about half of my product range to making in-house, in my studio in suburban Boston area. Local manufacturing helps reduce the transportation impact on the environment.
Up To Zero Waste
Whenever I create products myself (like these eco friendly fabric napkins and tea towels), I carefully calculate how to cut the yardage with minimum waste possible - that's how I landed at the sizes I use. Tea towels are cut and sewn with ZERO printed fabric waste, while napkins leave about 1.5 inch waste strips which I upcycle into emery pincushions that sharpen sewing needles (drop me a note if you're interested in purchasing!). I am planning to dye the white fabric selvage into ribbons for packaging table linens - using non-toxic, Massachusetts-made textile dyes.
Quality Standards
Our vendor state-of-the-art facilities in Canada and the US print fabrics to the highest modern standards. Fabrics that print incorrectly can simply be washed and reprinted. The washing machinery recirculates water to minimize water usage. The steamer uses less than 40 liters of water most production days.
Natural gas heaters are used to power the printer heater and widely accepted energy saving techniques are practiced daily within the printing facility including recycling all cardboard, paper and plastics.
As a common industry practice, silk fabric we use is woven in China (the birthplace of silk!). Our 100% silk habotai is made in a factory with OEKO-TEX certification for standardized and safe working conditions.
By choosing Pattern Talent products, you are making a significant contribution to a greener future. Thank you for your support!
~ Darya Karenski, artist, textile designer, owner.