Organic
Organic cotton is grown without chemicals or the use of genetically modified seeds - in other words it's guaranteed 100% natural. What's more, organic cotton is typically rotated with other crops - replenishing the soil and reducing farmers' dependency on a single crop. Certified organic cotton also bans the addition of chemicals as the fibre is turned into clothes.
We recognise organic certifiers, who are members of The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM). These include:
Links to Other Environmental and Social Concerns:
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 | We use this logo (which shows a cotton leaf) for products that meet our definition of organic and don't have an external certification. |
We recognise organic certifiers, who are members of The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM). These include:
 | The Soil Association is the UK's largest organic certification body. It's also the only certification body linked to a committed charity, promoting organic food and farming and clothing/textiles. |
 | Skal, a Dutch certifier, issues the Eko label which is widely used throughout Europe. Skal's aim is to reassure consumers that clothing with the Eko label is the product of genuinely organic production process. |
 | IMO, a Swiss certifier, is one of the most renowned international agencies for inspection, certification and quality assurance of organic clothes and other eco-friendly products. |
 | AGRECO is a German organic clothing and textiles certifier and a member of IFOAM. |
Links to Other Environmental and Social Concerns:
- Fair Trade
- Alternative Fibres
- Recycled
- Traditional Skills
- Locally Sourced
- Environmental Impact
- Charitable Projects
- Working Conditions and Labour Standards
- Progress Brands
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