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ABOUT MAS
MASscarves is the creation of Philadelphia artist, designer and performer Samantha Hyman. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Samantha didn't start out in the fashion or even design world. After graduating with a degree in painting, Samantha knew the gallery world wasn't for her. She started a journey into the world of puppetry and circus arts, became a face painter, then a stilt walker, a hula hooper, a juggler, even an aerial acrobat!
Creating original theater and performing regularly on stilts, she began fabricating costumes and taught herself how to sew and alter garments. One winter's evening in 2013, using some faux fur left over from a mascot costume she has been commissioned to make, and some inspiring fabric remnants, MASscarves was born. It wasn't long before orders were coming in! Each year the company evolves to include new designs and ideas, so keep on the lookout for what's new!
Why choose Sustainable fashion?
As MASscarves has grown, we have become more and more aware of the waste and pollution that comes from the fashion industry. In fact, the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world!!!
The US alone sends 21 BILLION pounds of textile waste to landfills each year.
In an effort to promote environmentalism and protect our precious planet, MASscarves has made a pledge to do our best to be an environmentally friendly and socially aware clothing company.
Using remnant and overstock fabrics is one way that MAS reduces landfill waste. We also use our own remnant pieces to create new designs, and famously, for bags for customers at markets. This saves both the remnants from winding up in landfills and also reduces plastic bag usage.
We pledge to always use ethically sourced fabrics, and to pay our employees a fair and living wage.
Samantha in her old studio, in the early days of MAS,
circa 2014:
