If you're like us you know what it feels like to have a bottle of lotion at your desk during the winter months! With all the cold weather that has recently crept up, it is nice to know some preventative measures are in place to keep our hands from feeling dry :) Our very own Aloe Vera lining uses the technology of microfiber capsulets to infuse the softest possible ingredient, Aloe Vera into our warm brushed glove linings, making chapped "winter hands" a thing of the past. Aloe Vera has amazing benefits for protecting and moisturizing skin and is sure to keep you looking your best all winter long!

- Carol and Alyssa

Many of you might be wondering what goes into our mSoft styles to make them so deliciously warm and cozy.....  

mSoft: m is for Modal, Miracle fiber, Manageability and Micro-fiber! We have taken our already incredible soft acrylic and made it even softer by creating a proprietary blend of soft acrylic and Modal. The result is a smoother, more comfortable, more durable yarn, that has the added value of a breathable natural fiber and wow does it look great in our diverse selection of colors!! The Super mSoft roving yarn has the loft of Icelandic wool without the scratchy fibers that can show up on your contact lens!

A few of our most popular styles include our mSoft Chunky Cuff Hat and mSoft Chunky Hand Knit Muffler:

This past Wednesday was a very exciting day for all of us here at Echo in many regards. The showrooms were filled with a variety of people checking out the new product that will hit department and specialty store shelves next year. Being that it was press day, an event where editors come from all over New York to preview new product, it was almost hard to keep track of everyone coming through the Echo doors! However, one very special visitor was the new President of Rhode Island School of Design, Mr. John Maeda. Please see below for Mr. Maeda's blog entry of his experience in our NY office!

http://our.risd.edu/2008/11/12/do-i-see-an-echo/