Our Materials
Why Organic Cotton?
Organic cotton is grown without any pesticides and insecticides, many of which are cancer-causing. Additionally, organic cotton farming uses 91% less water than conventional cotton farming. Certified organic cotton goes a step further by requiring a third party to keep farmers and manufacturers accountable for their claims of being organic. GOTS-certified organic cotton is the highest level of textile certification and is globally recognized for auditing sustainability at every step of production, from farm to mill to finished garment, and even to packaging. That is why all of our clothing is made of GOTS-certified organic cotton, dyes, and trims.
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False Claims About Bamboo Fabric
When bamboo has been chemically processed into rayon and similar fabrics, there's no trace of the original plant left.
Bamboo that has been processed to make soft fabric no longer has the same qualities as bamboo. For example, although a bamboo plant can resist the growth of bacteria, there's no evidence that rayon fabric made from processed bamboo is 'naturally' antibacterial. Real bamboo fabric that may be antibacterial is often rough or scratchy, and is rarely used in fabric you touch, like clothing or bedding."
- Federal Trade Commission
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/bamboo-fabrics
"Sodium hydroxide is caustic and is one of several alkaline compounds referred to as 'lye.' Sodium hydroxide is strongly irritating and corrosive. It can cause severe burns and permanent damage to any tissue that it comes in contact with. Sodium hydroxide can cause hydrolysis of proteins, and hence can cause burns in the eyes which may lead to permanent eye damage."
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/MMG/MMGDetails.aspx?mmgid=246&toxid=45
"Carbon disulfide (CS2) is a colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. Exposure can cause dizziness, poor sleep, headache, anxiety, anorexia, weight loss, and vision changes. It can harm the eyes, kidneys, blood, heart, liver, nerves, and skin. Workers may be harmed by carbon disulfide.…Some examples of workers at risk of being exposed to carbon disulfide include the following:
- Employees who work in factories where rayon fabric is made"
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/carbon-disulfide/default.html
How organic are we?
Under GOTS:
- Our garments don't contain any toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nanoparticles, or genetically modified organisms (GMO)
- We don't use Azo dyes that release carcinogenic amine compounds
- Our trims and snaps conform to strict standards (e.g. no PVC, nickel, or chrome permitted)
- Even the packaging of our garments does not include PVC plastics or other harmful material
In the factories that manufacture our goods:
- Employment is freely chosen
- There is freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
- Working conditions are safe and hygienic
- Child labor is prohibited
- Living wages are paid
- Working hours are not excessive
- Discrimination is prohibited
- Harsh or inhumane treatment is prohibited
L'ovedbaby is proud to provide parents with a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional baby clothing and accessories. We care about what we put on our babies and we know you do too. Our cotton is sourced in India, where our products are ethically made in GOTS-certified factories that are regularly monitored not only for their organic production processes, but also for their ethical and fair treatment of all workers. Shop our collections of organic cotton baby garments to find something you love! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
