Printing on
organic cotton fabric

What is organic cotton?

Organic cotton is cotton produced using methods that have a low impact on the environment. The production process of organic cotton sustains the fertility of the soils and maintains the balance of the ecosystem. The production of conventional cotton is responsible for 16% of the global insecticides and 7% of pesticides use. Organic cotton crops allow for reduced water consumption, as they are in 80% watered with rainwater.

What does it mean that fabric is GOTS certified?

GOTS certificate is a textile production certification that does not allow for bleaches, chemical substances or dyes to be used during the manufacturing process. GOTS standard covers every step of the production process as well as the supply chain, i.e. suppliers, manufacturers, distributors etc. To be even considered textiles submitted for GOTS certification has to be composed of at least 70% of organic and natural fibres.

What is recycled cotton?

Recycled cotton is a fibre collected in a process of breaking down textile waste. Both post-industrial and post-consumer cotton waste is eligible for recycling. First, the cotton waste is separated into various types, colours and next processed using stripping machines. The fabrics are shredded into yarn and eventually into raw fibres that are then used to produce a new textile.

What is sustainable fashion?

The textile industry is among one of the biggest global polluters. Textile mills account for ⅕ of the world’s industrial water pollution. Fast fashion brands are responsible for 79 trillion litres of water consumed each year. Sustainable fashion is created from components of lower environmental impact. Compared to conventional cotton, organic cotton is a much less water-intensive alternative. Sustainable fashion brands shorten their supply chains by sourcing local producers.

What is a green fabric printing technology?

Pigment ink printing is considered to be one of the most sustainable textile printing technologies on the market. Pigment ink fabric printing does not require the use of chemical substances and water is not obligatory during any stage of the printing process. On-demand textile printing allows for the reduction of textile waste. Since pigment ink printing is done primarily on cotton bases, the final product does not contribute to global microplastics pollution as in the case of polyester textiles.

What is OEKO-TEX certified fabric?

OEKO-TEX certified fabrics give you the certainty that each and every component of your fabric is free of any harmful substances. Every OEKO-TEX certified fabric goes through rigorous testing to determine if the fabric is safe for contact with human skin. To be certified fabrics have to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances known to be harmful to human health.