Founded by Lin Merage in Centennial, Colorado, in 2004, Solne Collections offers practical solutions for fashion-conscious consumers. As a company, Solne believes that the world is currently unbalanced in terms of using natural resources to wisely create products for the market. While consumers hear about sweatshops and unsustainable textile production in the media, rarely has there been a movement to create change in the clothing industry, one of the biggest in the world. Companies like Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's have helped bring sustainable, organic food to the mainstream. As CEO of Solne, Lin Merage believes her company can help do the same for clothes.
Solne offers a range of clothing for men, women, children, and even babies made from organic and sustainable materials. In addition to being made from organically sourced sheep wool and cotton, Solne's offerings are crafted from a variety of materials such as hemp, bamboo, and soy. The company also uses recycled materials as much as possible throughout in its entire clothing line. Besides clothes, Solne offers organic health and beauty products, home decoration and kitchen items, sustainable materials for remodeling or home improvement projects, and a variety of gift ideas, including jewelry and other accessories. Furthermore, Solne will be expanding their product line in 2012 as well.