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There are a few very powerful individuals who take advantage of something that is shared with the rest of humanity for their interest, and that is the planet! They make cheap products made with toxic materials, pollute the environment, exploit the labor, and then sell these to us!
❌ Synthetic material: polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon, or polyamide. They are all petroleum-derived!
These clothing release 9 MILLION plastic microfibers into the ocean every time we wash them. They make up 35% of the primary microplastics found in the oceans!🌎
❌ Conventional Cotton: is considered the world’s dirtiest crop due to its heavy use of pesticides. Conventional cotton requires farmers to purchase seeds every year from AG chemical companies like Monsanto. Roundup Ready Cotton (RR Cotton) has been genetically modified to survive the herbicide weapon called glyphosate Roundup, invented by Monsanto. Resulting in predictable consequences of stronger weed resistance to glyphosate, which in turn led to an increase in pesticide use. The glyphosate rate of application per crop year has tripled on cotton farms.
Avoid conventional cotton of any kind. Any cotton brand without the Organic Certification seal is considered conventional = toxic.
Avoid greenwashing Clothing. Greenwashing is when a brand pretends to be natural and green when it is not. It is a misleading marketing strategy to puc the customers to buy their products,
❌ Greenwashing Cotton: Even if they claim to be “organic” or “natural” cotton, if they don’t display the GOTS Certified seal, they may have something to hide.
❌ Recycled synthetic material: it still releases microplastic when washing
❌ Controversial manufacturer: made by exploiting child labor and in other unfair environments
❌ Avoid Viscose AKA Rayon: Viscose Rayon is responsible for deforestation in Indonesia. Every year, 3.2 billion trees are cut down to make paper packaging or fabrics such as rayon and viscose.
Viscose fabric is made from cellulose that’s been extracted from the bark, wood, or leaves of plants. It’s most often made from bamboo, pine, or eucalyptus trees. Viscose is used to make clothing (especially loungewear and activewear), sheets, and bedding. Viscose is toxic: chemicals are then used to break down cellulose so it can be spun into viscose—some of which are toxic. One of the most ubiquitous and dangerous is carbon disulfide.
❌ Avoid Bamboo viscose AKA Bamboo rayon: It is a bio-based semi-synthetic material created from cellulose fibers from bamboo. Even though bamboo is grown without pesticides, it is made into viscose, which requires toxic chemicals (chemicals carbon disulfide, solvents such as sodium hydroxide — a.k.a caustic soda) and a polluting process. Plus it is mostly made in China! Therefore, bamboo viscose is greenwashing
❌ Avoid Modal: viscose has been made using a closed-loop production process. This more sustainable process also tends to lead to slightly stronger, more durable fabrics.
❌ Avoid Lyocell: its processing also omits certain harmful chemicals altogether.
❌ Avoid Lenzing: Lenzing is a fiber production company based in Austria.
❌ Avoid Tencel: Tencel is Lenzing’s trademarked version of lyocell or modal yarn
We can either wait for the institutions to act to protect us, or we can take action to change the system by not feeding the wallets of these toxic and extremely wealthy companies. We can start now to protect our health and the health of the planet 🌎.
While some keep intoxicating us and polluting the world, it is up to us to not feed this unsustainable system.
How? Here is what you can do:
Take action now with our wallets to change the system and reward responsible and suitable brands. Choose organic and natural fiber such as cotton, but not just any cotton, GOTS Certified Organic Cotton!
They are made with all-natural, safer material that respects us, our skin, the farmer, workers, and the planet
✅ GOTS Certified Organic Cotton: GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was created to set criteria for how fibers and textiles must be ginned, knitted, woven, dyed, manufactured, and labeled.
Get familiar with the logo, spot it on: 👗clothing, bed sheets, kitchen towels, 🧖♀️bath towels, linen, 🧦socks, robes, pajamas, 👩🍼baby clothes, and more.
🍃By choosing only GOTS-certified organic, we are sending a clear message to the toxic and greenwashing cotton companies: their marketing strategies are not working with us. By not supporting their brands, we are reshaping the market for better and more responsible products. 🌎
I am determined to support only companies that care about us and the planet.
Here you can find my favorite GOTS Certified Organic Brands!
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MATE Organic Cotton Clothing.
🌿Made sustainably here in Los Angeles using all-natural, organic material and safer dyes! 👉They provide comfortable essentials that are safer for us and the planet! Plus they are super cute! ✅ They use organic yards and dyes that protect our skin, the workers, and the environment! 🌿 Sourcing Organic preserves and improves the full production process and the soil! 👉When you buy organic it means no pesticides, endocrines distributors or other toxic chemicals end up in your closet and skin!! By having to opportunity to buy organic there is no excuse for supporting the polluting and greedy conventional fashion industry! Buying conventional clothing feeds the toxic cycle! 👉I rather buy and support organic clothing brands that are taking extra steps and efforts to not contribute to the irresponsible pollution, toxic waste waste of resources, and worker abuse of the greedy fashion industry!! ✅ Organic clothing brands offer us sustainable options made with natural materials and dyes that respect us, the workers, and the planet's resources!
Like these organic leggings and organic sports bra made by MATE:
MATERIAL: 92% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton / 8% Spandex
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💖Quince Organic Cotton Sweater and Blazer are an affordable option to get certified organic cotton sweaters. Featuring here: ⭐️ 100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Crew Sweater
This 100% organic cotton blazer is a great addition to throw on for a slightly more formal look without the usual stiff blazer feeling. With a polished lapel, two patch pockets, and bracelet-length sleeves. ⭐️ 100% Organic Cotton Knit Blazer
Lighter weight 100% organic cotton. With all-over rib detailing, this sweater has the ideal vibe for chill days and evenings. The perfect layering piece to help transition from fall all the way through spring to throw on with a light silky skirt or your favorite jeans. ✅ Certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Certificate Number: 2202033) which ensures that no hazardous substances are present
👉GOTS is still considered the gold standard and the OEKO-TEK is still a good option versus conventional cotton!
MATERIAL: 100% organic cotton
🌿 Quince 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress. I have several Quince clothing items. They offer a very large collection of sustainable clothing, swimwear, and sustainable cashmere.
I have this organic cotton dress in Cornflower Blue. It is light and stylish and received so many compliments.
I wore this organic cotton dress on many occasions and celebrations, and in this picture was a gender reveal where I was right on wearing blue; it was a boy! :)
Maxi length and maximal function because we're bringing you another pocketed wonder! This chic maxi gathers at the waist for a lightly cinched look.
🌿 Made from 100% organic cotton for lightweight breathability. With a v-neck and short sleeves, this is a must-have for your summer wardrobe.
MATERIAL: 100% Certified Organic Cotton
🍃 MATE Organic Fleece Oversized Sweatshirt is made with cozy 100% Organic Cotton and designed with an extra roomy fit for supreme comfort.
✅ They use organic yards and dyes that protect our skin, the workers, and the environment! 🌿 Sourcing Organic preserves and improves the full production process and the soil!
👉When you buy organic it means no pesticides, endocrines distributors or other toxic chemicals end up in your closet and skin!! By having to opportunity to buy organic there is no excuse for supporting the polluting and greedy conventional fashion industry! Buying conventional clothing feeds the toxic cycle! ✅ Organic clothing brands offer us sustainable options made with natural materials and dyes that respect us, the workers, and the planet's resources! they also have organic maternity clothing and postpartum lines!
MATE sustainable products are made in Los Angeles with non-toxic, natural, and organic materials. No polyester, nylon, or polyamide in their organic products. Women-owned brand: founded by women, run by women. Their labels and packaging are plastic-free.
Their products use significantly less water and less carbon compared to non-organic, conventional materials.
MATERIAL: 50% Organic Cotton, 50% Cotton Fleece
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💖Cottonique was born as a solution for sensitive and reactive skin! ✅All the collection is made with GOTS Certified Organic cotton without any synthetic material added: 🌿Latex-free 🌿Spandex-free 🌿Elastane-free 🌿100% certified organic 🌿100% hypoallergenic 👉It is impressive how they came out with a design that allows them to avoid all synthetic material!! 👏This is a total allergy-free clothing brand made without any possible allergens, irritants, or added synthetic material! 💖I have been using and recommending their products for years! 🌿Great for dry skin, sensitive skin, hives, eczema, psoriasis, allergy, and chemical sensitivities! Collection for women, men, and kids! 👉This is the cleanest organic cotton brand you can find!
Latex-free & Spandex-free elastic bands for support and comfort
Underwire-free and designed to be non-restrictive to movement
Irritation-free label for sensitive skin
Without latex and spandex
Free from chemicals and synthetics
MATERIAL: 100% chemical-free, GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric
💚 I have been using PACT products for years, and my closet is 70% PACT, including organic underwear. I wear their organic leggings, their organic tops, and their organic dresses. They release new collections every season.
This organic dress is made with GOTS certified organic cotton, which is the best cotton you can get. Great for spring.
🍃Their cotton is incredibly soft and durable compared to conventional cotton (considered the dirtiest crop in the world with its 16% insecticide and 7% pesticide use on the planet!) ☁️Certified GOTS organic cotton is made without toxic chemicals and pesticides. It protects the soil and 💦water (81% less water used) and energy⚡️ (62% less energy), while 👩🌾 protecting farmers who work the crop!
Everything is made with GOTS Organic Cotton in a Fair Trade Factory.
MATERIAL: GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
💖 Beyond Vera dresses embrace sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
🌿 Her collection is made with sustainable, natural, and responsible fabrics sourced from local family-owned mills!
🌸The unique fabric patterns are hand-drawn by Vera and then hand-screen-printed using the expertise of master screen printers
✅ Her colors are Azo-free. Azo are synthetic dyes that can release harmful aromatic amines, and they are health and environmental hazards!
🌿Azo-free dyes do not contain harmful or toxic compounds, making them safer also for the workers safer for the environment during production, making water safe to be repurposed
👉Plus the azo-free colors are vibrant, brighter, and responsible!
Let’s support brands that choose this path!
💚 I have this sustainable dress and it is very comfortable, light, and cute. It fits well, leaving the freedom of movement. Even on the waist, the dress is relaxed but decorative. Perfect if you prefer to avoid a tight outfit of the stomach area. Great for a spring day or a summer day. For Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
Great for your summer or tropical vacation, for summer evenings, from the beach lunch to a tropical party.
🍃 Beyond By Vera prints are first hand-drawn by Vera and her team of textile designers before being printed onto fabric.
They ship in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates
MATERIAL: 100% Organic Cotton.
💖 Nui GOTS Certified Organic Merino Women's Merinosilk Tank Dress Dill Long.
While conventional wool clothing is bleached with toxic and pulling chlorine, Nui garments are actually GOTS Certified Organic which means they are certified safe for the wearer AND the environment.
✅ This organic dress is made with their signature organic merino wool and silk blend. With plenty of stretch and comfort, the Tank Dress suits day or night wear.
🌿 The Merino silk blend can regulate body temperature, keeping you cool when it's warm and hot when it's not. The rib fabric allows for plenty of stretch and growth, while always maintaining its shape and color.
The silk adds extra sheen, strength, and a lustrous shimmer to the fabric. The yarn has been treated with a chlorine-free Plasma treatment for machine washability.
This is the longer version of the dress, with splits on both sides. There is also a shorter version available. Great for travel - packs small and light
MATERIAL: GOTS Certified Organic 70% Merino Wool, 30% silk
🍃 MATE Leg Pant GOTS Certified Organic Gauze Straight Leg Pant and Top feature organic material.
✅ These organic pants and organic tops are made with organic yards and dyes that protect our skin, the workers, and the environment! 🌿 Sourcing Organic preserves and improves the full production process and the soil!
👉When you buy organic it means no pesticides, endocrines distributors or other toxic chemicals end up in your closet and skin!! By having to opportunity to buy organic there is no excuse for supporting the polluting and greedy conventional fashion industry! Buying conventional clothing feeds the toxic cycle! ✅ Organic clothing brands offer us sustainable options made with natural materials and dyes that respect us, the workers, and the planet's resources!
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
🍃 Losano embraces the enduring appeal of timeless design. Our neutral color palette and classic silhouettes ensure that your wardrobe remains relevant season after season.
Losano carefully select their materials and collaboration with environmentally-conscious factories. They eco consciously chooses better fabrics that benefit both your well-being and the planet. It ensures that the garments you invest in become timeless wardrobe essentials, destined to serve you for years to come.
They also ensure their workers maintain safe working environments and provide livable wages.
My favorite and recommended Losano fabric is their organic cotton which is GOTS Certified Organic, all of our clothes are designed, cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California, USA.
My favorite Losano line is: eco comb which is certififed organic.
Made with GOTS certified organic which ensure these communities food and water supplies remain unpolluted by cotton production, and even extends the lifespan of the land because chemicals are not damaging it
💖 Cleobella makes super gorgeous organic dresses made with GOTS Certified organic cotton.
🍃Cleobella is handmade by local artisans and small factories. This process creates jobs and sustainable incomes around the world. They support sustainable manufacturing practices and celebrate traditional craftsman techniques.
🍃All of their cotton is certified organically produced raw materials.
This includes strict environmental and social standards for all processes along all stages of production. At each stage of the supply chain, all tiers receive and validate Transaction Certificates for every tier, from incoming raw fibers to the finished fabric. This process is of the utmost importance to verify traceability throughout the supply chain and with their farmers.
🍃These organic fibers have been certified by the Global Organic Textile Standar,d ensuring there is no use of genetically modified seeds, harmful pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers.
✅ Made of 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
✅ Ethically handmade in India
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
🌳 Nest Designs brand extra-soft hoodie and pants, made from organic cotton.
It's breathable, sweat-wicking, and sustainable.
🌿 Made with 100% organic French terry cotton. Fabric that's soft, breathable, and gentle on skin. Non-toxic, GMO-free, and worry-free fabric. Ribbed cuffs and Functional front pocket.
Nest Designs cares about the Difference Between Sustainable Fabrics and Non-Organic Clothing
By offering Sustainable and eco-friendly materials not only offer incomparable benefits over non-organic clothing.
They know that organic cotton looks and feels different; it is a high-quality natural fabric which are softer, soothing, and gentle on the most sensitive skin. Plus, there is the sustainable factor, which is that organic cotton is way more sustainable than conventional cotton since it is made without pesticides or other chemical agents sprayed on conventional cotton crops. Plus, organic cotton protects not only the environment but also the workers.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): Ensures the organic status of our cotton fabric using the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. GOTS certification means it's produced sustainably with less water, energy, and lower carbon emissions. It is safer and the best choice for delicate or sensitive skin.
✅ GOTS-certified organic Cotton