Pictured above: (l-r) Donna Hawkes, Lynda Martin and Hannah White from environmentally friendly clothing company Mpenzi based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Two enterprising mums from Horncastle, Lincolnshire have launched a new environmentally friendly clothing business. 

Mpenzi sells clothes for children aged between six months to eight years old which are all bespoke and handmade with a great deal of care and attention with as little environmental impact as possible. 

The company has been set up by Lynda Martin (31), a busy mum with many years of charity and business experience and Donna Hawkes (36), a mother of three with a keen interest in fashion and environmental concerns. 

According to Lynda (31) the emerging clothing brand is going from strength to strength. 

"Mpenzi clothing is both fashionable and ethical, catering for both boys and girls.

Since May our reversible girls dresses have been stocked by FIRST, a reputable local clothing store and we have received order from around the world via our' e-shop."

Lynda and Donna are also keen to emphasise that ethical and environmentally conscientious practices are at the core of their business ethos.

"We believe it is a great shame to waste perfectly good materials; all of our items are made using end of line and up-cycled designer materials," said Donna.

"We also stock clothing from other like minded, environment friendly brands and we invite customers to send in any unwanted materials which we will use to make their items. 

"Quality is never sacrificed; our team of seamstresses have a combined experience of forty years and our clothing is made up of natural fibres that are safe for a child's skin."

Mpenzi has also launched a website with new designs and products on the way.