Stylish, comfortable and sustainable clothing, in classic silhouettes that will stand the test of time. I use ecologically produced fabrics and low impact dyes to make versatile clothing that you can move in. All items are made to order at my on-farm studio in Grey County, Ontario, Canada, on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
I work predominantly with hemp, organic cotton, and linen. Much (though not all) of the fabric is hand dyed, so each piece is truly unique. In 2019, I launched my “Scrap Work/Patchwork” line. Utilizing the off-cuts from producing my core items, I’m creating a collection of one of a kind garments, while keeping a large chunk of fabric waste out of the landfill. My goal is to use up as many of the scraps I produce as possible, with the hope of one day getting to the point where next to no waste is created from my garment production. My clothing is made with care, designed to be lived in and enjoyed, and built to last. |
Aimée Charbonneau is the designer and maker behind Sylph Eco Wear. I do it all! Cutting, sewing, dying, washing fabric, shipping orders, book work, web design, photography, modeling, etc, etc, etc.
I started sewing and knitting when I was a little kid. In high school, I was one of the weirdos (still am!), and I started hand sewing my own drawstring pants. Way back in 2000, I spent several months travelling in Yukon and the gulf islands of BC, including three months on a magical eco-forestry farm with my partner Ahren. We ended up back in our hometown of Guelph, ON, filled with lots of ideas and excitement about what we'd do next. I was pretty excited about herbalism back then, and I started my soap business, Sol Beauty, in 2004. Somewhere around 2009, I decided to start a second crafty business making clothing, and Sylph Eco Wear has been growing and evolving since then. When the pandemic hit, soap making took a back seat as online sales of comfy clothes took centre stage, and I haven't looked back. The soap chapter of my life is slowly coming to an end, with 2024 most likely being the final year for Sol Beauty. It was a good run! But I'm stoked to be focusing solely on clothing going forward.
My partner Ahren developed a real passion for organic farming, and he's been pursuing it since 2001. He farmed on rented land in and around Guelph for many years, till we were able to buy our own farm in Grey County, Ontario in 2011. Small scale, organic farming is a real tough row to hoe, and though he grew the most beautiful asparagus, shiitake mushrooms (on logs in the forest!) and dried beans, he switched gears a few years ago and is now working with our next door farm neighbours, Cedar Down Farm, growing the most beautiful and tasty veggies around.
We spend a whole lot of our time being thankful for all the luck, privilige and support that lets us live out here surrounded by beauty, doing things we love. Thanks for being here!
Sylph Eco Wear is based in Grey County, Ontario, on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. I look forward to hearing from you!
I started sewing and knitting when I was a little kid. In high school, I was one of the weirdos (still am!), and I started hand sewing my own drawstring pants. Way back in 2000, I spent several months travelling in Yukon and the gulf islands of BC, including three months on a magical eco-forestry farm with my partner Ahren. We ended up back in our hometown of Guelph, ON, filled with lots of ideas and excitement about what we'd do next. I was pretty excited about herbalism back then, and I started my soap business, Sol Beauty, in 2004. Somewhere around 2009, I decided to start a second crafty business making clothing, and Sylph Eco Wear has been growing and evolving since then. When the pandemic hit, soap making took a back seat as online sales of comfy clothes took centre stage, and I haven't looked back. The soap chapter of my life is slowly coming to an end, with 2024 most likely being the final year for Sol Beauty. It was a good run! But I'm stoked to be focusing solely on clothing going forward.
My partner Ahren developed a real passion for organic farming, and he's been pursuing it since 2001. He farmed on rented land in and around Guelph for many years, till we were able to buy our own farm in Grey County, Ontario in 2011. Small scale, organic farming is a real tough row to hoe, and though he grew the most beautiful asparagus, shiitake mushrooms (on logs in the forest!) and dried beans, he switched gears a few years ago and is now working with our next door farm neighbours, Cedar Down Farm, growing the most beautiful and tasty veggies around.
We spend a whole lot of our time being thankful for all the luck, privilige and support that lets us live out here surrounded by beauty, doing things we love. Thanks for being here!
Sylph Eco Wear is based in Grey County, Ontario, on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. I look forward to hearing from you!