What They're Doing: Produced ethically and locally in the New York Garment District using materials that are environmentally - conscious, such
as organic wool, tencel and recycled polyester; as well as hand - woven wools, which help to support artisanal communities worldwide.
When buying a new crib mattress, ask the retailer if they have PBDE - free options or look for mattresses made from natural materials such
as organic wool.
Not exact matches
Certified
organic cotton and naturally antibacterial lamb's
wool make our teether the gentle, safe and responsible solution for teething pain, and they are great
as baby's first toothbrush too!
Many
organic mattresses use
wool,
as it has natural fire - retardant properties that are usually enough to pass fire safety standards.
The
wool is GOTS certified
as organic.
Keep coming back to the Green Baby Guide this month,
as we have some more great giveaways coming your way, including
organic Natural Pod clothing, stylish bags for your wet diapers, and
wool changing pads.
However, some eco-friendly materials, such
as wool, are more water resistant than others, and
organic covers are available.
Organic If you want to keep it natural, some mattresses are made entirely from natural,
organic substances, such
as cotton,
wool, coir and natural latex.
When choosing natural fabrics, looking for
organic wool and
organic cotton products ensures that these materials were made without the use of synthetic chemicals, which is better for the environment
as well.
Naturpedic takes safety to a new level with this crib mattress: the waterproof cover features an impenetrable barrier to dust mites; it contains no latex,
wool or other high allergy materials; it has non-toxic fire protection without using fire retardant chemicals (e.g. boric acid, antimony, PBDEs, etc), and it contains
organic cotton filling from the US (
as opposed to polyurethane foam).
Natural Mat A division of Kastel International, Natural Mat's mattresses are made in Devon, England, of natural,
organic materials such
as lamb's
wool, natural latex foam, coir, mohair, and cotton.
If you can't find
organic cotton fabric you like, natural baby bedding made of fibers such
as cotton,
wool or hemp (even if it is not
organic) is better than bedding made from synthetic fabrics.
Try using
organic wool blankets or comforters
as an alternative.
The
organic puddle pads feature mostly
organic wool but can also have
organic cotton in them
as well.
As with all Disana
wools, they are made of 100 %
organic merino
wool.
Made from soft,
organic wool, these ponchos are great
as a top layer in all weather.
Didymos, a company started by Erika Hoffman in 1972 makes the finest wrap that utilizes
organic fabrics such
as wool, cotton, and even silk.
Prioritizing renewable materials generally produced from agricultural crops, such
as organic cotton,
wool, sisal, cork, and bamboo, and products made from wood derived from certified well - managed forests is part of this mindset.
All of the projects incorporate natural or and / or
organic materials such
as wool,
organic sherpa fleece,
organic cotton, etc..
The coir is then wrapped in
organic lambswool which is bathed in a mixture made from extracts of lavender, lemon and eucalyptus, making it completely anti-dust mite
as well
as maintaining the excellent thermal insulating properties of natural
wool.
They can also be
as expensive
as $ 80 each when buying a fashionable
organic gown for girls with insulating, breathable merino
wool.
This requires acutely toxic and known, cancer causing chemicals in or next to the surface of all mattresses — even
organic ones (untreated
organic wool can not pass this test
as it burns at 600 degrees).
Finally, I would avoid any mattresses that have un-waterproofed
organic cotton rather than
wool / latex
as the surface material.
As for matresses — honestly, you can buy an
organic all
wool mattress that is supposedly not sprayed with chemicals, or you can invest in a custom horsehair mattress (a fortune), or you can legally purchase a DIY mattress with
organic mattress «components.»
Thick
organic cotton can be just
as warming
as wool, but it's not necessarily the cozy factor we love with this jumper — it's more about the comfort factor!
often use materials such
as recycled polyester,
organic wool and even recycled drink bottles to create vibrant, colorful fibers that look just like their conventional counterparts.
Eco-friendly rugs often use materials such
as recycled polyester,
organic wool and even recycled drink bottles to create vibrant, colorful fibers that look just like their conventional counterparts.
Request that
organic cotton or
wool padding be provided
as a condition of your purchase.
With
organic cotton being almost inexistent
as a crop in Argentina and bamboo barely present,
wool felt is one of the few local and sustainable materials that designers have in this country for fashion and accessories.
The Zenhaven mattress core is 100 % Talalay latex, processed in the U.S.A.,, with a layer of
organic wool as a flame - retardant barrier, and an
organic cotton cover.
Many
organic mattresses use small amounts of
wool as a topper to provide cushion in cotton mattresses.
For household bedding you might consider the likes or
organic wool,
organic cotton or hemp filled comforters / duvets / doonas, such
as on offer from Rawganique.
As mentioned in our previous post, Cubreme works with natural fibers like organic wool from ethically - raised camelids such as llamas and alpacas or sheep, in a fair - trade, transparent process that lets you track the whole production of every garmen
As mentioned in our previous post, Cubreme works with natural fibers like
organic wool from ethically - raised camelids such
as llamas and alpacas or sheep, in a fair - trade, transparent process that lets you track the whole production of every garmen
as llamas and alpacas or sheep, in a fair - trade, transparent process that lets you track the whole production of every garment.
Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics —
organic cotton,
organic wool, hemp, soy, bamboo, seacell, lyocell, Ingeo (created from corn)--
as well
as recycled and technological fabrics like Polartec into her collection, produced locally in NYC.
While certain naturally - sourced materials such
as wool or cotton are technically biodegradable (though without the perfect conditions,
organic material will mummify in a landfill), synthetic materials like rayon or polyester are just
as slow to degrade
as any other plastic item — and much harder to recycle.
This recent graduate of the London College of Fashion says she «believes in supporting traditional skills and UK industry» by choosing heritage fabrics such
as hebridean
wool, she also uses Fair Trade
organic cotton and employs a zero waste policy «by saving the fabric residue and shredding this to create padding utilised in scarves and shoulder pads.»
Also, keep an eye out for clothing made of sustainable materials such
as bamboo, linen made from
organic cotton,
wool and flax.