Biography
After graduating from the fashion design program at George Brown College, designer Tricia Lee was equipped with the technical knowledge required to launch out on her own. Both her desire to be creative and a love for independence naturally led her to develop the Spruce line in 2008. As a young woman launching her own business it seemed fitting to name her label Spruce, in honour of a grandmother who signified both strength and self reliance. Evolving over the years, Tricia Lee’s designs reflect an ever transforming sense of self. As a working mother, she has an eye for design elements that deliver function, quality and style. The Spruce line is designed and developed in her High Park studio in Toronto, Canada.
Philosophy
Spruce is committed to ethical business practices and places a strong emphasis on supporting the local economy, working closely with contractors and suppliers in the Toronto area to create each piece of the Spruce line.
Fabrics
Choosing to work primarily with eco fabrics, comfort and quality is the cornerstone of the Spruce line.
Bamboo
Bamboos are some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Bamboo fabric is known for its softness and boasts strong absorbency and anti-microbial properties.
Hemp
Hemp is very environmentally friendly, as it requires few pesticides and no herbicides. It also grows quickly and requires less water than cotton.
Modal/Tencel
Modal and tencel are biodegradable fabrics made from wood pulp cellulose.
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is cotton from non genetically modified plants that is to be grown without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides.
Soy
Soy fabric is an environmentally friendly fiber made from tofu manufacturing waste. Soy protein is liquefied and then extruded into long, continuous fibers that are then cut and processed like any other spinning fiber. It's incredibly soft and feels similar to cashmere.
Linen
