Biocotton shopping bag with long handle

Organic cotton (100%)

Why prefer organic cotton products over classic cotton?

• conventional cotton cultivation has a negative impact on the environment and farmers
• cotton fields occupy less than 3% of the world's arable land, but consume about 25% of all insecticides and 10% of all herbicides
• chemicals that are banned in food production are used extensively for cotton cultivation
• cotton is one of the most genetically modified plants, especially to tolerate above-average doses of chemicals
• about half a kilo of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are used to make one T-shirt and one jeans
• in the cultivation and production of organic cotton, the use of toxic chemicals that cause poisoning of agricultural workers and damage to the environment, as well as genetically modified organisms, is prohibited
• certified organic cotton farms strive to build a biologically diverse agricultural system and maintain soil fertility in a natural way
• organic cotton is grown alternately with other types of plants, farmers grow 70-90% of rain irrigation during cultivation
• organic cotton consumes up to 10 times less surface water resources
• organic cotton, unlike conventionally grown cotton, does not cause allergic reactions, so it is suitable for children, allergy sufferers, eczema and people with sensitive skin
• organic cotton products are easily degradable in nature and do not harm the environment

GOTS

The Global Organic Textile Standard certification represents the purest method of textile production. It is a guarantee that the clothing was created using procedures that are friendly to the nature and health of all people, including a fair approach and reward for the people who participated in its production. GOTS prohibits the use of genetically modified crops (GMOs) in cultivation and allows the use of only harmless fertilizers.

Vegan

The product does not contain any animal components and no animal suffered during its production. Veganism is a way of life that seeks to eliminate all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty to animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.

Ecological product

The product is environmentally friendly.

Recyclable

The product is easily recyclable. It can be a naturally compostable material or a product made of a material that can be reused at the end of its life.

Eco washing organic cotton

Some recommendations for washing of organic cotton products:

• stains and worse soiled areas are first treated with an ecological product for stains, or soaked in advance
• organic cotton materials will appreciate washing in soap nuts - they remain soft and breathable. Natural soap flakes are also a suitable variant.
• recommended washing temperature 60 ºC
• for white linen we choose a product with ecological bleach (eg sodium percarbonate)
• we do not use fabric softener on natural materials, it settles on the fibers and reduces the absorbency of the fibers
• if other detergents are used, it is advisable to use a rinse aid for the final wash, which rinses the detergent residue from the material and thus keeps the laundry soft and breathable

These are only general recommendations. Usually the product also contains other textile fibers, so the authoritative instructions for treatment are always given on the product label.