So Rad

Designs by Jasmine Bashaj

 So Rad is based in Vaughan, ON. Canada. Founded in 2009 by digital designer and illustrator, Jasmine Bashaj. Stylin’ funny, creative, simple and so rad!

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 Bamboo fabrics are good for the environment and super soft on bebe’s skin. It’s win-win. Known for it’s UV protection, antibacterial properties (the clothes won’t smell) and naturally hypoallergenic – is bamboo the grass (yes, it’s part of the grass family) of the future? How can you go wrong?
Rock the the playground with So Rad’s colourful and stylin’ get-ups.

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                                              So Rad makes Mummy madness manageable
                                This stuff will make you smile – we want to come home with you:)

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                                    Here are the awesome features of these unique clothes:

                                     - 70% Bamboo 30% Cotton
                                     - Made and designed in Canada – by a Canadian!
                                    - Complies with the Hazardous Products Act requirements for the flammability of textile products as required by Health Canada.
                                     - Even the fabric is knit (made) in Canada!
                                     - Triple stitch cover seam for durability and no inner seam (and it
                                                                     looks so nice)
                                    - Super quality and well made
                                    - Bigger bum for cloth diapers 

                                    - Natural UV protection properties
                                    - All around environmentally responsible
                                    - Environmentally responsible inks
                                    - No flame retardant chemicals

                                    - Matching and colour coordinated
                                    - Contrast thread colour (green items have brown thread, blue items have
                                       avacado green thread, pink items have orange thread)
                                   - Hypoallergenic 

                                   - Anti-bacterial properties

                                         Why bamboo?

                                                      OK, so you’re asking.. “why bamboo”?

Everyone knows it’s good for the earth, our environment and the air we breath, but if THAT’S not enough to jump on the organic bandwagon, here are some more facts about bamboo that you might not have known;

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* Bamboo is a woody perennial evergreen plant that is actually part of the grass family. Although they can grow to towering heights, bamboo is not actually considered a tree.

* Bamboo along with being one of the tallest grasses in the world, is also the fastest growing plant in the world, capable of growing 3 to 4 feet per day!

* Bamboo utilizes carbon dioxide at a rate astronomically higher than other trees, and does it year round because it is an evergreen.

* Bamboo has the fastest reforestation potential of any plant, making a new canopy in burnt landscapes in a matter of months.

* Bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than equivalent stands of trees.

* Bamboo can lower light intensity and protects against ultraviolet rays

* Bamboo is harvested and replenished with no impact to the environment. It can be harvested annually and is capable of complete regeneration without the need to replant!

* Bamboo is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

* Bamboo has antibacterial properties.

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Bamboo fabrics are good for the environment and super soft on bebe’s skin. It’s win-win. Known for it’s UV protection, antibacterial properties (the clothes won’t smell) and naturally hypoallergenic – is bamboo the grass (yes, it’s part of the grass family) of the future? How can you go wrong?
Rock the the playground with So Rad’s colourful and stylin’ get-ups.

Someday Sarah

Wool Soakers 

Here is the scoop from one of our newest designer Sarah Billings of Someday Sarah

 I try by best to get 100% wool. Animal based yarns contain the natural oils needed to make the covers moisture resistant and anti-bacterial. The remainder of the materials cannot be plant based or they will allow the bottoms to absorb moisture (like cotton) and leak! 

It is said that wool holds about 30% of its weight in liquid. They may feel damp when the cloth underneath is wet but not yet “leak”, you’ll need to change your little one and hang the cover up to dry.

When you use wool as a cover

You need to make sure that there is enough absorbent cloth (i.e. fitted, prefold, or flat diaper) underneath to hold the amount that your little one makes. Change him/her once she is wet. When one pair becomes damp, change your baby and alternate with another bottom, air drying between each diaper change. So unless your baby soils the wool or gets it soaked, you should get through the day wearing two bottoms. I wash my wool soakers anywhere from every 2 weeks to once a month unless really soiled. No cover is “bullet proof” without a good diaper underneath it. Wool is not a water proof material.

Wool soaker

Washing your woolies

You don’t need to rinse wool when you wash it with a wool wash, just gently squeeze out the excess water.  Do not wring them out.  I use Eucalan and have good results. 

 Don’t use regular laundry detergent because it can strip the natural oils out of the wool.  Be careful not to use water that is too warm and do not agitate them too much – this could cause them to felt or shrink.

To Lanolize your woolies

 Put a small pea sized amount of Lanolin (Nipple Cream or whichever brand you prefer) in a small baby food jar, add a drop of wool wash (or baby wash) and hot water and shake till the lanolin is dissolved. It will look milky. Some people microwave the Lanolin quickly before adding the soap and water to make sure that it is fully melted. Add this mixture in a basin or sink with room temperature water and then add your woolies. Turn your wool/ longies/ shorties/ soaker/ skirtie inside out and put in basin. Let them sit for about 20 minutes. When they are done I like to gently squeeze them and then lay them on a flat wire rack with a dish towel on top and under each pair. The towel absorbs most of the moisture. At the end of the day, I air dry them without the towel.

Wool is great for overnight diapering for preventing leaks and is a great alternative to PUL because your baby’s skin can still breath. 

Wool is also really really cute!

Red Thread Designs

                                                       Philosophy 

What gets your creative juices flowing? For me it’s gorgeous fabric, exquisite colour, and using my imagination and hands to create beautiful things.

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I believe that surrounding ourselves with colours and textures we love, wearing well-made clothes that make us feel great, and feeling connected to the people around us make life better.

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All Red Thread clothing is carefully designed for comfort and durability, because I know that when kids love a piece of clothing, they want to wear it all the time! Some of my pieces can be enjoyed for years, they’re designed to last as your child grows.

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I love working with skilled local sewers, even though it costs much more than mass production overseas. I think you and your children are worth it. I also love choosing beautiful quality fabrics that surprise and delight you

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The name “Red Thread” was inspired by a lovely Chinese proverb I discovered when I adopted my daughter Samantha from China in 2003: “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break.” I love the image of being connected to others by invisible threads, and hope that knowing something about the inspiration behind these designs helps create this feeling of connection for you!

Devorah Miller 

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