LOOMY sells handmade, zero waste, sustainable rugs, produced in Fair Trade, solar and wind-powered factories by artisans. By taking a direct-to-consumer model, they are able to offer affordable rugs that are well designed, use natural and safe materials, and are durable.
Share to twitterLOOMY works with solar and wind-powered, Fair Trade certified factories to produce their rugs by handSara Weaver knows the ins and outs of home goods. As a former buyer for Nordstrom, ABC Carpet & Home, and Gilt Groupe, her friends started turning to Weaver for suggestions on reasonably priced rugs as they decorated their homes. Weaver, however, struggled to find rugs that were affordable and made of high-quality materials to recommend to her friends.
Unable to find a rug company she could recommend from a price and quality standpoint to her friends, Weaver launched, a “loom to room” direct to consumer online rug retailer, selling rugs made of sustainable, natural materials by artisans in Fair Trade certified factories. “I made it my mission to build a company that sells rugs with both extraordinary design and market-leading sustainability while telling the stories behind them,” Weaver explained.
Using natural materials isn’t just good for the planet, it’s also in the best interest of the consumer. Weaver noted, “As consumers, we worry a lot about what we put into our bodies and what we wear, but it’s easy to forget that thing sitting in our living room or hallway.” Nearly all rugs on the market, according to LOOMY, are made from plastic, which, in turn, emits toxic chemicals into your living space.
Taking sustainability a step further, Weaver only works with factories that are approved by Global Recycling Standards, and are sustainably powered. “Our factories run on solar and wind power—enough to support energy for local schools and nearby villages. By supporting LOOMY, you are also investing in the community of local artisan weavers who have been practicing this beautiful craft for generations,” shared Weaver. LOOMY has strict labor standards as well.
LOOMY is challenging the homeware industry to be more thoughtful in all aspects of production and distribution. “As an industry, we need to make less, in general, but specifically around textiles, whatever we make should be extraordinarily high quality, safe for you, and long-lasting to better offset its personal and environmental price," Weaver asserts."LOOMY and a few other companies are leading this charge, and I hope consumers demand many more soon.
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