Sustainability
We're a small business, but we want to be as conscious in our choices as possible.
All of our tees are made according to Fair Wear Standards which means there's no discrimination, no forced child labour, workers are paid a living wage and the working conditions are safe. Our t-shirts and sweatshirts printed locally in the UK. Our caps are embroidered there too.
Our t-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton or 100% cotton (depending on the particular cut. This is specified on the relevant product page). Our sweatshirts are a combination of organic cotton and recycled polyester.
What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is grown according to organic farming criteria set by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). Under these criteria, organic agriculture should avoid the use of harmful pesticides, fertilisers and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in order to respect the soil and those who live from it. Conventional agriculture is not regulated in this way.
What are the benefits of organic cotton?
Organic cotton is a more sustainable choice when it comes to cultivating cotton. Instead of the chemical cultivation methods typically used for conventional cotton, organic cotton farming uses natural and traditional techniques. As a result, it uses less energy, requires no harmful chemicals, and releases fewer greenhouse gases. And because organic production systems improve soil quality, significantly less water is used. The overall positive effect on water, soil and biodiversity means the well-being and livelihood of farmers and their communities are respected and protected.