While on the phone with customers, occasionally we'll hear a comment such as "Lifekind -- that's a nice name. What does it mean?" We explain that our name refers to the necessity we feel to be kind to all life in the work we do, the products we offer, and the way in which the materials in those products are obtained. We explain that in part it's a fun spin on the word "mankind," offering a larger, more compassionate and all-inclusive meaning.
When I think about our name, the first thing that comes to mind is the Northern California wool we use in our mattresses, pillow tops, and other products. It comes from sheep that graze freely on organic pastureland and are sheared using methods that minimize anxiety and discomfort. No traumatic "sheep dipping" takes place, and sheep dogs are used to keep predators away, rather than deadly poisons.
It's a total commitment to ethical ranching that we feel passionate about. If it's important to you, too, you've come to the right place.
Sylvia, Sales Supervisor
