Cotton
Cotton is a popular fabric for clothing and other textiles, either by itself or blended with other materials. We offer several different types of cotton, from conventional sources to organically certified or even recycled! Find your favourite by looking at the differences below:
Conventional cotton
Cheaper than certified cotton
High environmental impact No guarantee on social standards
OEKO-TEX®
Certified to be safe for the skin No environmental or social requirements
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
Money directly supports farmers with training, higher wages and better working conditions Lower environmental impact through improved farming practices BCI cotton cannot be traced back to a product, due to its Mass Balance System Farming new cotton still impacts the environment
GOTS
Lower environmental costs through strict organic farming and manufacturing guidelines High social standards through strict rules for fair wages and safe working environments through
the entire supply chain Internationally recognised and globally trusted standard that certifies the entire supply chain
from farm to store Farming new cotton still impacts the environment
Recycled (GRS certified)
Reduces landfill waste Recycling requires less water and energy compared to growing, spinning and manufacturing a
new product Sets strict guidelines on working conditions and fair wages in all factories of the supply chain Contains at least 50% recycled content Some recycled cotton needs to be mixed with synthetic fibers Difficult to separate different fabrics for recycling
