Over 99% of Climate scientists accept that humans are rapidly accelerating climate change into dangerous areas.
Opok creates clothes that are comfortable and soft, that you can relax in, clothes for chilling out with the people you love, and are free of the nasty chemicals that riddle most clothing options.
We had a great conversation around our motivation to start Opok and dove into the devastation that the clothing industry has wrecked on the environment and health. We also touched upon the buzzword “sustainability” and how men can find brands that fit their core values.
The survival of our species is dependent on the survival of bees, yet we have seen a 60% world wide population decline since 1947. The US began using synthetic pesticides in the 1930s and became wide spread after World War II and by 1950, pesticides were found to increase farm yields far beyond pre-World War II levels and we became heavily dependent on synthetic pesticides moving forward.
23 more of the world’s most renowned clothing and textile companies, including Burberry, Adidas, Kathmandu and Timberland have pledged to use 100% sustainable cotton by 2025.
