- Howies
howies is a clothing company based in
Cardigan Bay ,Wales . The company was founded by Clare and David Hieatt in 1995 and produces eco-friendly T-shirts, jeans and sportswear, and aims to have ethically correct practices. [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardian_jobs_and_money/story/0,,1226801,00.html Daring to be different in a brand new way] , "The Guardian ",2004-05-29 Accessed onAugust 24 2007 .] [ [http://search.ft.com/ftArticle?page=11&queryText=%22Levi+Strauss%22&id=060310007485 howies mixes fun with ecology] , "Financial Times ",2006-03-10 Accessed onAugust 29 2007 .] howies often use natural fabrics as alternatives to petrochemical-derived modern fabrics. Examples includeOrganic Cotton ,Merino Wool and recycled cotton. [http://www.steal-life.com/features/04howies.html "Feature.003 HOWIES"] , "STEAL-LIFE", January 2005. Accessed onAugust 23 2007 .] [http://www.singletrackworld.com/article.php?sid=1529 Howies Interview] , Issue 18, Single Track Magazine,2004-12-15 . Accessed onAugust 23 2007 .] howies T-shirts often have images or slogans with political or environmental themes.History
*howies was founded by Clare and David Hieatt in 1995. The name "howies" is derived from Clare's maiden name of "Howells". [ [http://www.wda.co.uk/index.cfm/opportunities_for_people/llwybro_routes/casestudies/mid_wales/howies/en11755 howies - now more than just an escape route, Llwybro-Routes, Welsh Assembly Government’s Department of Enterprise, Innovation and Networks] ]
*In 2001 the company relocated from London to Wales. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/mid_/6357445.stm Timberland buys 'green' company] , "
BBC News Online ",2007-02-13 Accessed onAugust 24 2007 . ] [http://www.howies.co.uk/content.php?xSecId=5 Howies, Our History] , Accessed onAugust 23 2007 .] The company's first proper mail order catalogue is produced.*In December 2006 the company was acquired by
The Timberland Company but will continue to be run independently. [http://www.inteletex.com/NewsDetail.asp?PubId=&NewsId=5058 Timberland buys Howies, Inteletex] ,2006-12-05 Accessed onAugust 24 2007 .]References
External links
* [http://www.howies.co.uk Howies Website]
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