About Yellow Leaf Hammocks

Yellow Leaf Hammocks are 100% hand-woven, customizable hammocks that offer supreme comfort, strength and durability to customers- along with a commitment to cultivating a sustainable economic opportunity for marginalized ethnic groups like the endangered Mlabri Tribe. The core of the company is centered on the Four Pillars of Sustainability- dedicated to nourishing communities by promoting (1) long-term economic health, (2) environmental stewardship, (3) social equity and (4) cultural vitality.

We became a B Corp because we want to stand united with other values-driven enterprises and share in the collaboration; debate and vision that will help bring market-driven solutions to the world's social ills.

As a social enterprise, Yellow Leaf is a mission-driven, market-based company, focused on building global sales in order to expand its production force and create fair wage jobs for similarly vulnerable groups. To that end, Yellow Leaf is committed to building a world-class lifestyle brand that will help transform consumer perception of fair-trade goods and spread social change through their light-hearted "Do Good. Relax." philosophy. Yellow Leaf customers are encouraged to become part of the "hammocking revolution" that is transforming conditions for weaving communities. As a "whole trade" eco-luxury brand, Yellow Leaf demonstrates that consumers can have it all- the peace of mind that comes with supporting fair wages, the quality of an intricately constructed, technically engineered product, and the financial assurance of paying a fair price.

The Change We Seek®

Yellow Leaf is committed to spurring positive social change on all fronts: economic, environmental, social & cultural- all from the comfort of a hammock!

Yellow Leaf Hammocks were first created as a lifeline to pull the Mlabri Tribe back from the brink of extinction. As a hunter-gatherer society with no concept of land ownership or relationship with the outside world, the Mlabri way of life was devastated when the land around them was claimed and deforested. Impoverished, without citizenship, and enslaved by opportunists, their future appeared bleak.

The creation and sale of Yellow Leaf Hammocks has been key to developing a sustainable micro-economy in this region - an opportunity for tribe members to earn a stable income and combat social inequity without resorting to environmental destruction or abandoning their cultural identity. As global sales grow, they will replicate this model, working with other vulnerable groups to achieve similar socio-economic benefits.

By creating a sustainable economic opportunity, they impact the community on every level. Increased employment has a regional ripple effect – Employing one weaver removes an average of five people from contributing to deforestation and toxic farming in Phrae Province. The Mlabri have used their increased financial security to invest in future prosperity through infrastructure investments, building a school and water filtration systems. With a weaver able to support her family, children are able to attend school instead of working alongside their parents. The creation and sale of Yellow Leaf Hammocks is the foundation for a brighter future among the Mlabri and other regional hill tribes.

Yellow Leaf Hammocks

• Industry: Housewares, Home Furnishings & Accessories
• Product/Services: Hammocks
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Ownership: Private
• http://www.yellowleafhammocks.com/