Organic fibres

Organic fibres are grown according to organic farming principles, in respect of animals and nature. Each country has set its own standards regarding biological product requirements.

Organic Cotton

Being a natural fibre, cotton is biodegradable, which is certainly one of its advantages. The average decomposition time is about a couple of months, but this varies depending on the texture. The negative aspect is related to the impact of its cultivation and in particular: use of chemicals, use of water and soil degradation, because of fertilizers and pesticides. Moreover, several cotton-producing countries rely on cheap labour and many cases of slave labour and prisoners have been reported. Add to that the water and chemicals required to bleach, scour, mercerize and dye cotton fabric, you understand why cotton is considered one of the most environmentally damaging und unsustainable natural fibre.

According to Textile Exchange (non-profit company committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile value chain) organic cotton consumes up to 62% less energy and 71% less water than conventional cotton. What makes the difference is, above all, the cultivation phase, because GMOs are banned, the seeds are not treated with chemicals, natural substances are used instead of chemical pesticides. This, together with the practice of crop rotation systems, helps to keep the soil healthy, allowing it to retain water and nutrients more easily.  Organic cotton is also harvested by hand rather than by machinery, which makes the fibre longer, softer, and longer lasting than conventional cotton.

Furthermore, the natural colour variation of the cotton, which ranges from creamy white to red, brown, and green can be exploited to eliminate the need and bleaching and dyeing.

In this case, the relative certifications are GOTS Global Organic Textile Standard and OCS organic Textile Standard.

Organic Wool

Organic wool comes from farms where animals are not mistreated, are allowed to move freely, fed organically, and taken cared of with natural methods, without using antibiotics

indiscriminately.