Our vision at ASK Apparel is to create a locally-centered, regionally self-sustaining, ecologically and socially-sound textile company that promotes individual expression and growing collectively.

Code of Sustainability Ethics
Our Way of Asking the Right Questions

Does our work respect Artisan Traditions?

  • Our commitment to craftsmanship
    • We celebrate the beauty of functional hand-crafted items
    • We model ourselves on communities and economies centered on renewable resources and local knowledge
    • We develop modern and innovative applications of natural dye traditional techniques that have persisted over centuries
    • We share our craft to promote insight into the science of color and nature and to encourage human creativity and design

Does our work respect Community?

  • Our commitment to each other and a local, vibrant economy
    • We work to source sustainable, organic or local materials wherever we can
    • We provide our employees with healthy, fair and fun working conditions
    • We partner with local and regional non-profits, farmers, and businesses to grow a just and green economy

Does our work respect our Earth?

  • Our commitment to leaving the world more beautiful and healthy than when we started
    • We eliminate toxic substances from our clothing and processing not only for your health but the health of the planet
    • We extract colors from healthy plants that can provide agricultural biodiversity
    • We cultivate a healthy connection with the environment through fashion