Naturalpath

What could be next after founding the most successful natural toothpaste brand to date? A line of superfine, sustainable, American worsted wool apparel, of course. Ok maybe the connection isn’t abundantly clear, but with a longstanding passion for creating superior products and a sustainable lifestyle, Tom’s of Maine founders, Tom and Kate Chappell, have pursued their desire to re-imagine wool as an incredibly luxurious, ecologically responsible fabric.

A natural, renewable fiber, wool also inherently possesses properties for water repellency, water absorption, odor control, and superior insulation. Adding to the fact that it is naturally flame resistant (no more toxic fire retardant chemicals!) as well as naturally resistant to wrinkling and soiling, this makes wool one of the most impressive choices for apparel fabric on the market. And it can be manufactured locally! Need we say more?

Farmed and produced in the U.S. (this cuts down on the carbon footprint associated with many Merino wools coming from overseas), the Ramblers Way line is a collection of high quality basics designed for that superior next-to-skin feel . We’ve fallen for the extra long women’s camisole, which has proven to dramatically increase our daytime comfort level in this breezy city by the bay – it’s also a great top for yoga or pilates.

Late nights spent shouting over loud music, day long speaking engagements, or a tickle in the throat – all can be cause for a less than perfect voice. And when the occasion calls for brilliance, it’s the crowd you want speechless, not your performance.

Take it from famous musicians like Joss Stone and Rob Thomas, Vocal-eze Professional Throat Spray is a life-saver. A proprietary blend of marshmallow root, osha root, licorice root, echinacea and other natural ingredients, this little spray gets you back in the groove without the use of harsh, synthetic chemicals ($10.99). So whether you’re a teacher, preacher, musician or sales rep, keep a bottle of Vocal-eze handy because as they say, “the show must go on!”

A hanging laundry hamper, a duffel bag and a garment bag! The new 3-in-1 reusable Green Garmento bag is one piece of dirty laundry you’ll want to share with everyone you know.

The best part? You can use it over and over and over again. With over 300 million pounds of single-use plastic drycleaning bags dumped into the landfill each year, it’s time to start choosing reusable. Available in three different lengths (40″/ 48″ / 54″) one bag will cost you around $10. Made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, each bag comes with an outside ticket pocket so the drycleaner can easily identify your bag, and a long side zipper so you can peek in and check your clothes without having to take the entire bag off.

Wash Green Garmento bags in cold water and hang dry, and though they are designed to last for many many trips, when you are finished with a bag, simply call or email the company to schedule a pick-up – they’ll make sure the bag is recycled!