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The secret of making your clothes last longer

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BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE

COTTON MADE IN AFRICA

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OEKO-TEX

OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN

• Cotton is grown under more social and ecological criteria than conventional cotton • Does not guarantee organic cotton

• Cotton is grown under more social and ecological criteria than conventional cotton • Does not guarantee organic cotton

• Ecological label • Very widespread • Focuses mainly on the use of chemicals and environmental pollution

• Ecological label • Very widespread quality seal • Products are nearly free of chemicals

• Ecological label • Enhanced and more strict version of the

OEKO-TEX • Includes the use of chemicals, environmental and quality management as well as safety standards

All this only makes sense if you are taking steps to make your clothes last longer. The largest environmental footprint a piece of clothing has is when it is with you. All the washing and tumble-drying and ironing uses a lot of energy, sets free the chemicals and microplastics and takes away some of the lifespan of your clothing piece.

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