Work+Shelter - Moving the Needle for Women and the Environment

Theresa Vandermeer and Kavita Sabharwal, founders of Work+Shelter, have created a full service sewn goods manufacturing facility that is not only sustainable but also aims to uplift women through economic empowerment. Using organic and recycled materials, Work+Shelter is able to create durable products while actively reducing waste and conserving water. For the women of Work+Shelter, sustainability is survival. To learn more about how they’re making a difference, read on.

SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 57Eva Elisa WellsMay 15, 2025Sustainable Fashion, sustainable, fashion sustainability, Sustainability, women empowerment, women of color, women owned, women entrepreneur, women, sustainable fabric, eco-friendly, ecofriendly, environmentallyfriendly, Environmentally Conscious, clothing brandComment