Rumpl, in collaboration with OluKai, released a limited-edition collection of blankets, shammy towels, slippers, and slides. As Certified B Corps, the brand’s shared sustainable, purpose-built products align with the collection inspired by Hawai’s natural beauty. The collection includes Rumpl’s Original Puffy Blanket in Mauna Loa, Sherpa Puffy Blanket in Blue Spruce and Koi, and The Everywhere […]
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