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Changemakers: The Future Is Female

This summer, we’ve been focusing on some incredible women changemakers around the globe. We’ve featured these women because of their dedication to sustainability, social change and empowering women in their communities.

Stay updated on more changemakers this fall on our Instagram by giving us a follow on Instagram at @karukinkaoutdoor.

06 August, 2020
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Trapped On An Island

Imagine being trapped on an island. It's reminiscent of 1960s American television shows and blockbuster movies. But for our founder and CEO, Felipe Jadue, that’s what life is like at this very moment.

30 July, 2020
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Why We're Becoming a B Corp

Despite what you know about our company’s high-end outdoor apparel, Karukinka isn’t necessarily in business to sell clothing. This company was started to disrupt the fashion industry, to offer a new way of doing business that benefits everyone from our consumers to our partners to the planet. That’s why we are pursuing a B Corp certification.

23 July, 2020
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Celebrating Day Of the Weaver

On July 13th we celebrated Day of the Weaver in Chile, paying homage to women who have dedicated their lives to making artisanal clothing. Without the predominant women-led production team, Karukinka wouldn’t be what it is today.

16 July, 2020
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Minimizing Waste this Summer

The circumstances of our summer are certainly unprecedented. It may feel like an odd time to consider your waste, but we disagree. We’ve been given an opportunity to see what we can do without many luxuries we take for granted. Now is the perfect time to prioritize, think local, and shop smart.

09 July, 2020
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A Win for Indigenous Recognition

Thanks to the dedication of the Corporation Selk’nam Chile, the National Congress in Chile has approved a bill for the Selk’nam people to be officially recognized as an indigenous ethnic group. This is particularly important given the renewed effort to recognize historically marginalized groups. Prior to this recognition, the Selk’nam were declared “extinct,” when in reality, their ancestors are active and living.

01 July, 2020
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Uniting Natural & Performance Fabrics

With the environmental and performance benefits of natural fibers, from local animals such as alpaca, llama, and sheep, and the performance capabilities of high-quality recycled fabrics like Polartec® Power Stretch Pro, we can guarantee the best garments that last for years to come.

25 June, 2020
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Fibers that Perform

Our Karukinka yarn, or “K-Yarn,” blends the best properties of three sustainable, cruelty-free, and 100% handspun natural fibers. The benefits of natural fibers go far beyond their positive social and environmental impact. We truly believe they make the best product out there, which is why we stand by each product we make. Find out which fibers we choose to use and why.

18 June, 2020
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The Pull Of Patagonia

We're proud to have been able to support the creation of this bilingual story published in the latest issue of Sisu Magazine. Emily Hopican and Carolina Ibarra Rojas wove together their experiences, in English and Spanish, about their connection to Torres del Paine in Patagonia, their adventures, and how one tale about little berry proved to be true. Thank you to Timothy Dhalleine for capturing this special bond between two people and a place with your photography.

11 June, 2020
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Anti-Racism Resources

This document, compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020, is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues.

04 June, 2020
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To The Fathers in Our Lives

The journey of our founder, Felipe Jadue, into apparel began at a young age.

28 May, 2020
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What Is Slow Fashion?

Understanding what slow fashion actually means is not easy, particularly when you are trying to decipher between truth and marketing. At Karukinka, we aim to be totally transparent in our manufacturing. We're excited to share more about our work with you in the coming months as we head into the studio and into the field to film a behind-the-scenes look at our operations. But in the meantime, we love this article from Who What Wear that describes the three pillars of slow fashion.

02 April, 2020
2 min read

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