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The secret of making your clothes last longer
BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE
COTTON MADE IN AFRICA
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BLUESIGN PRODUCT
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.