Our Founder and Creative Director, Carolina Kleinman, designs her collections on the foundation of versatility and functionality. Throughout her creative process, Carolina and her team travel to communities, spends time with artisans and lives through each collection.
Each piece is thoughtfully created and showcases intricate details, timeless silhouettes, and the use of conscious materials.
Our designs are created with responsible fabric choices and each material is chosen with love and the utmost care for the environment. We prioritize natural and recycled fibers to ensure our impact on the environment is as minimal as possible.
To improve our future environmental actions and collections, we evaluate materials used in past seasons. Along with collaborating with suppliers on more sustainable material choices, we have also begun requesting certificates for each material to gain more transparency and traceability.
We source only (GOTS) certified organic cotton fabric, which is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
A regenerated cellulose fabric made from cotton waste, cupro is made from 100% plant-based materials, so it’s biodegradable. It is produced in a closed loop like Tencel and Lyocell, which means that the chemicals used can be extracted afterwards and the water can be reused.
Viscose is a plant-based material made from regenerated cellulose fibers from trees such as pine, bamboo and eucalyptus. The raw materials that are used to make our viscose are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified, which makes it a sustainable viscose. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social & economic benefits.
Made from the flax plant, linen is known to be one of the best fibers out there as it requires less energy and water to be produced. It is not only strong, but also breezy and gentle to the touch and the environment since, like organic cotton, it is typically grown without the use of pesticides.
Our most recent swimwear collections are made with ECOCEAN® - Recycled polyester from PET bottles, industrial polyester wastes and even clothing. The printing process is environmentally friendly, being a dry print (without the use of water) and ecological and certified inks.
Tencel, also known as Lyocell, is a sustainable and eco-friendly fabric made from wood pulp, typically sourced from eucalyptus, beech, or spruce trees. It involves a closed-loop process, where the solvent used to dissolve the wood pulp is recycled, minimizing waste and chemical usage. This process significantly reduces water consumption compared to other fabrics.
Ecovero is a sustainable and environmentally friendly fabric derived from wood pulp, often sourced from sustainably managed forests and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). It is considered a more eco-conscious alternative to traditional viscose or rayon fabrics, as it uses a closed-loop system.
Hemp fabric is a textile material made from the fibers of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. It is considered one of the most environmentally friendly fibers, as it requires minimal water and pesticides, making it a sustainable crop. It also improves soil health and can be grown without depleting natural resources.
Bemberg is derived from natural cellulose, making it a bio-based fiber. Cotton linters, the source material for Bemberg, are a byproduct of the cotton industry, so Bemberg is indirectly derived from a renewable resource. It is also used to make vegan silk, as it does not harm silk worms.
Traditional craft preservation and artisanal empowerment is the heart and soul of Carolina K. We work year-round with 300 artisans from Latin America and India, whose skilled hands bring our visions to life with care and sustainability. Our distinctive embroidery and appliqués reflect our commitment to creating meaningful pieces that honor cultural traditions and craftsmanship.
From rural areas in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Guatemala, our artisans handcraft each piece over 10 to 50 days. The culture and tradition of our artisans’ communities are reflected in the textiles and hand embroidery techniques that will endure for generations. Using natural materials and ethical practices, our artisan groups create handmade pieces without relying on electricity, pesticides, or chemicals.
