Patty Grossman

Patty Grossman

Patty Grossman and Leigh Anne Van Dusen, the founders of Two Sisters Ecotextiles, are passionate advocates for healthier, environmentally responsible living through sustainable textiles. Their company focuses on creating luxurious, non-toxic fabrics made with organic and eco-conscious materials for upholstery, drapery, bedding, and interior decor. With years of dedication to safer textile practices and sustainable design, they continue to help homeowners, designers, and businesses choose fabrics that support both personal well-being and environmental responsibility.

Written Posts

There is an elephant in this room

There is an elephant in this room

Good Bye, Leigh Anne

Good Bye, Leigh Anne

Polyester is not stain resistant

Polyester is not stain resistant

Why your choice of fabric for face masks makes a difference

Why your choice of fabric for face masks makes a difference

DIY Face Masks

DIY Face Masks

How China's ban on importing waste has impacted the world's recycling systems

How China's ban on importing waste has impacted the world's recycling systems

Textile industry and climate change

Textile industry and climate change

Obesogens

Obesogens

FabricsellerA

FabricsellerA

What is the benefit of PLA?

What is Sensuede

What is Sensuede

Nicholas Kristof gets it!

Nicholas Kristof gets it!

On microfibers

On microfibers

Why does the Cape Town water crisis impact the textile industry?

Why does the Cape Town water crisis impact the textile industry?

Chemicals used in textile products

Chemicals used in textile products

Plastics Recyling: You're doing it wrong. And so is everybody else.

Plastics Recyling: You're doing it wrong. And so is everybody else.

Politically motivated

Politically motivated

Tips on how to avoid chemicals

Tips on how to avoid chemicals

Microplastics found in tap water

Microplastics found in tap water

Why Cotton Inc. is supporting GMO cotton

Why Cotton Inc. is supporting GMO cotton

Not Michael Pollan's food rules

Not Michael Pollan's food rules

For our children

Scary new Chem Trust report

What's new in safe flame retardants?

What's new in stain repellents?

Firefighters

Why do we offer safe fabrics?

Hemp vs. Linen

New legislation that makes us safer — maybe.

Our response to the Flint water crisis

Our response to the Flint water crisis

Is there a safe stain repellent?

One journey

To polyester or not to polyester?

To polyester or not to polyester?

Textile Certifications

Textile Certifications

What's Wrong With Red Lists?

Greenwashing

Musings About Autism

Musings About Autism

Are Biosolids Safe?

Are Biosolids Safe?

Toxic Lies

More About Fabric Choices For Your Sofa

What kind of fabric for your new sofa?

Sofa Shopping

Why Are ā€œEndocrine Disruptorsā€ A Concern?

Why Are ā€œEndocrine Disruptorsā€ A Concern?

Subtle Effects Of Climate Change

Subtle Effects Of Climate Change

Phthalate Concerns For Pregnant Women

Phthalate Concerns For Pregnant Women

The Problem With Down Jackets

Holiday Wishes

Holiday Wishes

Another Concern For Vigilant Parents

Paper or Plastic

Paper or Plastic

Climate Change and the Textile Industry