So why Miik? It's quite simple really. One word- sustainability.

What does that really mean? Well, we could go on about how much bamboo is better for the environment from a growing and harvesting point of view (really.... the stuff grows like weeds). Or how the bamboo for our products is processed in a certified closed-loop system designed to minimize harmful effects to our environment. Or even how our product is designed, milled and crafted all within the Greater Toronto Area, minimizing our carbon footprint. All this is true. But for us, real sustainability goes even beyond this.

What we're interested in here at Miik, is introducing change in a world of temporary, disposable clothing. We want to lengthen the time between purchasing the clothing you love, and it's eventual disposal.

At Miik, we believe in being as transparent as possible when it comes to our process. We are committed to continually finding new and better/greener ways to improve all aspects of what we do. With regard to rayon from bamboo fabric (and all our fabrics), we have a very linear, trackable path of production:

1. We track our rayon from bamboo from the source. 

2. We process the bamboo in a closed loop. 

3. The yarn is shipped to Canada and delivered to our mill in Concord, Ontario (just 21 km from Miik's office and showroom) to produce the fabric. 

4. It is dyed in Agincourt, Ontario (just 28 km from Miik's office and showroom) under very strict Canadian Guidelines using Oeko approved dyes.

5. All design is produced downtown Toronto. The CMT is produced in Markham, Ontario (just 40 km from our office and showroom). 

6. We email receipts as opposed to paper.