From Wikipedia:
The term ecology or oekologie was coined by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel in 1866, when he defined it as "the comprehensive science of the relationship of the organism to the environment. Haeckel did not elaborate on the concept, and the first significant textbook on the subject (together with the first university course) was written by the Danish botanist, Eugenius Warming. For this early work, Warming is often identified as the founder of ecology.

To us, it's the pursuit of Ecological Textiles. Bringing together manufacturers and the retailers of like mind to broaden the parameters for all. More manufactures, meaning larger selection for the buyer and more buyers for the manufacturer. A win, win situation. And an improved 'ecology' as a long term result. Which hopefully means a better world for us all.

In general terms, keeping in mind Eco 1 network represents 40 plus manufacturers making a wide range of products, so GENERALLY speaking, Ecological, to us, means; organically grown cotton, low impact dyes; alternative ecological products such as Industrial Hemp, recycled materials and the new and promising Bamboo. Which provide great saving in water, chemical pesticide use and chemical fertilisers. Many product descriptions include words like 'natural' or 'organic'.

You can get an example of what we strive for using the program below provided by one of the manufacturers we represent.