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Our clothes
From the farms where our cotton is grown, to the workshop where our
cotton fabric is cut and sewn, our clothes have all come to be made
ethically. Not only are organic farmers paid a fairer wage for their
organic cotton than conventional cotton farmers are, but because it's
organic, the workers who work on these small farms are healthier and
happier too. We are also happy knowing that our tiny family-run factory
in Singapore, where all of our clothes are now made, is ethically run too
- employing adults who work proper hours, for proper wages and in
proper conditions. We have developed a close relationship with
our producer and we are both committed in making sure that our clothes
are designed and made to the highest quality and finish. It's important
that our products last well and look as good as they can. Our clothes
are designed in-house and all our special prints are hand-drawn by
Belle & Dean's co-founder, Issy. Our prints, mostly of endangered
animals and plants deliberately reflect our care for the environment
and are unique to us - they are there to tell a true story and we're
very proud of them! Our designs are all screen printed by hand with
environmentally friendly water-based ink, which is what gives them
their wonderfully soft and subtle finish. This is why we know you and
your little ones will enjoy wearing our organic clothes!
Our cotton and fabric
Just because
cotton comes from a plant, it doesn’t always mean that it’s a ‘natural’
product. In fact, conventionally grown cotton, which is what most
cotton products are made from, is one of the most chemically sprayed
crops in the world. Around one quarter of the world’s insecticides and
pesticides are used in growing normal cotton, and a whole lot more
synthetic chemicals are used to turn the raw stuff into the clothes we
wear. These are harmful to our environment and can be harmful to us too.
Our
cotton is organically grown – it is farmed without the use of
insecticides, pesticides or artificial fertilisers - only natural
farming methods that are safe for the environment are used. Then it is
left alone - no nasty treatments that can remain in the fabric, or that
can run into our water systems and spoil our environment. We only use
internationally certified organic cotton that is hand-picked and spun
into the highest quality combed yarn, which is then woven to produce
the softest and smoothest fabric we can possibly achieve. We also like
to leave our organic cotton in its beautiful natural colour (ecru) –
unbleached and undyed - just sometimes slightly flecked with the
natural cotton fibre. This way, our cotton is truly organic and
natural. This is why our cotton is especially perfect for babies, sensitive skin types and those that truly care about our environment.
To find out more about the benefits of organic cotton for you and the environment, please read our 10 reasons to wear organic here.
And if you’d like to find out more about Issy’s prints, please click here.
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