Alaska Krazy Socks, Etc. ⋅ Craig ⋅ NAtive-owned
A love of the vibrant colors of Alaska — fireweed, northern lights, the changing hues of the ocean, and the colorful sunsets — inspired Julie Yates-Fulton and Christina Barlow to start Alaska Krazy Socks, Etc., a partnership that focuses on dying and selling bamboo clothing, mainly socks for all sizes, infants through adults.
Rather than just using traditional tie-dye methods, the ladies focus on adding accents by hand painting stripes on various folds and wrinkles using the Shibori method of dying.
They started selling their bamboo socks in 2011, but with both of them recently retired public school teachers, they have started expanding their business with a variety of new products. Some of these will be handmade neck gaiters, adult beanies and headbands. “Bamboo is an easily renewable resource, absorbs moisture, and doesn’t harbor odor, “ adds Yates-Fulton. “These are products that are both good for the environment and for individuals!”
Email them at jkyates907@gmail.com.