We know how hard it is to find great clothes for work.
It's tough to find clothes that are office-appropriate and the right fit, colour and style for your body. And if you're like us, it's particularly hard because you really want clothes that aren't just made of polyester, acrylic or nylon. You want high-quality clothes that look sharp and feel great, and it would be ideal if they could also be made of a natural fibre, rather than something petroleum-based. Right? We get it.
You probably would also like to be sure your clothes didn't come from a sweatshop or employ child labour. And it would certainly be nice to know that they were manufactured without causing terrible damage to the environment. Oh, and you probably really don't want to be caught wearing the exact same thing as someone else in your office, because you all shop at the same mall. That's never good.
And maybe, on top of it all, you're also sensitive to wool. So, no sheep for you, unfortunately.
Yes, with a list of preferences like that, it's hard to find great clothes for work. And those are exactly all the reasons why we started this company.
FIBRE + FORM
You work hard to create a sustainable future. Your clothes should, too. Wallis Evera creates ethical, eco-friendly and locally made clothes that work - for you, for our communities and for the planet - because we believe that dressing well means more than just looking good.
Our styles are understated and the construction is designed for ease and longevity. We carefully select our fabrics for their comfort, shape, and durability. All of our products are designed, cut and sewn locally in Vancouver, Canada.
By choosing hemp as the foundation fibre for all that we do, our aim is to make clothes that can spark dialogue and inspire change toward a more sustainable future.
If you enjoy our shop and we align with your values, please click the Love Button in our profile or write a review to spread the word to the Mindful Market community. The more love you share, the more our community will grow and thrive!
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FAQs
FIND US
Where is your company located and how can I contact you if I have a question?
We are based in Vancouver, British Columbia on the beautiful west coast of Canada and WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. The best way to to contact us is through email and we'll get back to you right away.
Your questions and feedback help us improve what we do. We love to talk about all things hemp and eco. And we love to make new friends. Reach out and let us know how you're doing, what you're interested in seeing more of on our site, and how we're doing so far.
We're totally into great conversations.
Can I find your product in stores?
Our products are now sold EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE.
The reason we started this company was to bring high quality, locally made, natural fibre clothing to working women. Producing locally with better fabrics (and with everything fully-lined) is expensive, but it's also very important to us. It is the foundation of our business. We found that the traditional 200-250% markups required by our retail partners meant that our products had to be at a price point that was not very accessible for the average working woman, and that made us sad.
By selling directly to you, we are eliminating the standard middleman markups and are able to offer our products at a price point that would be impossible through the regular wholesale-retail sales route. We are also able to be more directly involved with our customers this way -- we love being able to answer your questions about our fabric, fit, styles, and philosophy. And we LOVE hearing directly back from you about what you think of our products when you receive them!
We offer FREE shipping and FREE returns to all our Canada and USA customers, so trying on our clothes in the comfort of your own home and just sending back what doesn't fit -- that's A-OK with us.
ORDERING
How do I know which size will fit me?
We want your purchase to fit, feel and look amazing on you. We do have a Size Chart to get you started, but we understand the hesitation around trying something new from an online store. It's hard to know how something will fit without actually trying it on your body. We get it!
So, we've created a very special Try On Program to help take the nervousness out of buying clothing online.
Our Try On Program is for new customers who are unfamiliar with our sizing and fit. When you place your order, we can include up to two additional items (of equal or lesser price) for you to check out in person and Try On, if you like! These will be shipped to you with your original purchase, so that you can try them for up to 7 days, see which ones fit your body best, keep the items you love, and send back the ones you don't.
You will only be charged for the items you choose to keep.
For example, if you've never tried on our dresses before, we can send you a couple of extra sizes to Try On (e.g. Size 6, 8, 10) so that you can be sure you find the one that will fit you best. Or, if you'd like to take a look at another style or colour combination, just let us know and we can pop that into your shipment to Try On.
If you'd rather not do the Try On Program, that's ok, too! We're happy to ship your order on its own as soon as we receive it.
To take advantage of our Try On Program, just email us after you've placed your order, and let us know which additional items you'd like to Try On, and we'll include it with your shipment.
If you have any questions about our sizing or fit of our products, let us know! We love to help, so please email your questions to us and we'll get back to you right away.
The item I want is listed as Sold Out. When will it become available again?
We manufacture our clothing locally in small batches. On the plus side, this means you'll probably never run into another person wearing the exact same dress as you. On the flip side, this means that when we're Sold Out, it may be some time again before we replenish that particular size, colour, or style.
If you really love it and feel you must have it, then please contact us so we can add that item to our wishlist. We will contact you as soon as we finalize our next production run to let you know whether the style you wanted will be made available again.
Policies
FREE SHIPPING, FREE RETURNS FOR CANADA & USA
How much does shipping cost?
We want you to have an easy and hassle-free shopping experience with us, so we offer FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS for all our customers in Canada and the USA.
We offer a Flat Shipping Rate of $20 for all international shipments to customers outside Canada and the USA.
Shipments are sent via Canada Post or US Postal Service. If you would prefer your package to be expedited, please contact us for a shipping quotation.
Please Note: All of our orders ship from Vancouver, Canada. While we are happy to take care of the costs of shipping your order, we do not cover the cost of customs, duties or taxes. These fees vary by country. They are the responsibility of the customer and are due upon receipt of your package. Happily, because our products are manufactured in Canada, there are NO customs or duty fees associated with our shipments to the USA.
How long will it take to receive my order?
With standard shipping your order should arrive in 7-9 business days. Please allow up to fourteen (14) days for shipments to remote locations. Actual delivery times are subject to change. Once your order is shipped, you will receive a notification with a tracking number and an estimated arrival date.
If there are any issues receiving your order, please let us know by email.
Can I receive my order faster?
Yes, please contact us if you would like to choose another shipping option. Additional charges will apply.
RETURNS
What’s your return policy?
We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and service. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return your purchase by following the return procedures below.
Please Note: Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
USA & CANADA CUSTOMERS:
Please let us know that you would like a refund or exchange by emailing us at [email protected].
We will send you a link so that you can print your FREE SHIPPING RETURN label.
Please re-package your item in the same box it was originally shipped in.
Drop off your item to any post office.
Once your return is received, inspected and approved, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Your refund will then be processed immediately, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please let us know that you would like a refund or exchange by emailing us at [email protected].
We are unable to provide shipping labels for overseas returns, so please ship your return back to us however it is most convenient for you.
Please save your tracking number in the event you need to track your package.
Once your return is received, inspected and approved, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Your refund will then be processed immediately, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment.
Wallis Evera
Makers of Modern Hemp Apparel
OUR PLATFORM
Wallis Evera was created in support of the eco-fashion revolution. We serve women who want natural fibre, locally made, and sustainably produced clothing that's also suitable for the traditional office environment. We believe that clothes can be more than just cute or comfortable or highly functional. They can be an ethical statement.
We are Canadian.
All our products are designed, cut and sewn in Vancouver, British Columbia, and shipped from here to our customers worldwide. We love being part of the global economy while providing great jobs to people in our local, West Coast community. Want to learn more about what we do here and the things we think about? Be sure to check out our blog for the scoop on our founder, Monique Parker, and more about our Behind the Scenes, conversations with our friends and general musings about life in this crazy industry of fashion.
We use hemp as the foundation fibre for all our products.
Hemp is one of the most eco-friendly fibres in existence. As a vegetable fibre (as opposed to petroleum-based fibre, which is what nylon, acrylic and polyester are), hemp is naturally biodegradable and highly renewable.
Even when compared to other eco-fibres, hemp comes out ahead. It's been called the king of eco-fibres for lots of good reasons (although we like to think of it as the Queen).
In stark contrast to cotton, hemp requires no harmful fungicides, herbicides or pesticides to grow.
It produces more fibre yield per acre than any other source: 250% more fibre per acre than cotton, and 600% more fibre per acre than flax (which is the plant used to make linen).
Hemp also consumes far less energy and water than cotton during textile processing.
Hemp fabric itself is highly durable, breathable, absorbent, and naturally resistant to mould, bacteria and ultraviolet light.
If all that's not enough reason to be as intrigued with hemp as we are, here's a few more:
Hemp is a strong, incredibly versatile fibre. Almost all parts of the hemp plant can be used in a variety of applications, from textiles to plastics, paper, food and biodiesel. As a natural resource, it hasn’t even come close to reaching its potential in terms of market reach and application.
Check out some of our favourite hemp products, well, other than our own! There is an incredibly cool looking electric scooter made of hemp fibre, produced by a company in the Netherlands, and a super-cute hemp-based electric car from a Canadian company, called the Kestrel that unfortunately didn't go into final production, but it certainly made a splash when it debuted as a prototype.
A final reason for choosing hemp (and possibly the coolest, as far as we're concerned) is that industrial hemp cultivation has been legal in Canada since 1998. For us, that means there exists a possibility of a future where the hemp clothing we make is from the hemp that’s actually grown here -- and that's exciting. We're not there yet, but the possibility exists, and we want to be part of that when it does happen.
Our clothes are made with love and consideration for people and the planet.
We are small batch manufacturers because we think it's important to take our time and pour in the love. We care about producing high-quality products, and we like to stay nimble and responsive to our customers' feedback on fit, feel and style. If you have comments for us, please send them in so that we can keep changing it up and making the kind of products that you want.
Wallis Evera fabrics are sustainable, biodegradable, and chosen for their comfort, shape, and durability. Our clothes wear in beautifully, becoming softer and even more comfortable with every wear. Our fabrics are treated with fibre reactive low impact dyes and pre-shrunk cationic softener, which is water-soluble.
Some of the other fibres we use include:
LYOCELL
Lyocell is a biodegradable fibre made from the cellulose of eucalyptus trees. Eucalyptus trees are a fast-growing, renewable resource that requires low water and low pesticide inputs. The fibre requires no bleaching and the fabric drapes beautifully and is breathable, strong, and wrinkle-resistant.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON
The cotton we’ve sourced is certified organically grown by Control Union according to the NOP National Organic Program. Other certifications for our cotton are “Global Organic Textile Standard” GOTS for the processing of fibres from certified organic agriculture, OE 100 Standard of the Organic Exchange / Textile Exchange, OE Blend of Organic Exchange / Textile Exchange/SBP® Sustainable Biodegradable Products Transparency.
SILK
Wherever possible, we try to source peace silk, which allows for the more humane harvesting of silk cocoons. In the production process of peace silk, the silkworms are allowed to fulfill their lifecycle and emerge from their cocoons as moths. No silkworms are harmed or killed in the manufacturing process of peace silk.
Your questions and feedback help us improve what we do. We love to talk about all things sustainable. And we love to make new friends. Reach out and let us know how you're doing, what you're interested in seeing more of on our site, and how we're doing so far.
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