Although the wool used is not certified organic, we have found the wool to be of equivalent purity to
certified organic wool.
As for your bedding, pillows, mattresses, carpets, and other furniture items - consider the use products that are made
of organic wool - stuffed materials.
If you are shopping for
organic wool mattress pads, it makes sense to take a look at which ones are most popular.
Some mattresses may use organic cotton or
organic wool for the top layer, but check before assuming an organic label means an entirely natural mattress.
Our favorite organic cloth diapering system is also one of the most simple & most traditional: a 100 % organic cotton diaper paired with a 100 %
organic wool cover.
Made from 100 %
organic wool felt, these wall mounts have a single hook in the back supported by a bamboo cane that makes hanging a simple task.
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 garment.
To create a «less - technical» appearance and conceal the hardshell's interior vents, Ferguson clad his helmet with breathable
organic wool in a fetching herringbone tweed.
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.
Their certified
organic wool comes from family - owned farms in Northern California and Oregon.
Organic and hypoallergenic crib mattresses
use organic wool, which meets national guidelines for being fire resistant.
Comprising sustainable materials
like organic wool, thermoformed bio-plastic, low - density cork and soy - based foam, Ferguson's helmet is, in his own words, «well - suited to leisurely rides around town, running errands, or commuting.»
- 100 %
pure organic wool from Argentinian sheep - Handmade in Canada by family - owned business - Dust - mite repellent, antibacterial, hypoallergenic - No pesticides, GMOs, synthetic or poly fiber materials
The exquisite sustainable fashion brand Cubreme (featured in TreeHugger a few years ago) has opened a new showroom to host its
flawless organic wool coats and accessories, and its new line of agroecologic cotton home - wear in
The exquisite sustainable fashion brand Cubreme (featured in TreeHugger a few years ago) has opened a new showroom to host its flawless
organic wool coats and accessories, and its new line of agroecologic cotton home - wear in Buenos Aires.
If you can't
afford organic wool mattresses, polyester is better than foam, because it's made flame retardant with silicon instead of chemicals.
Puddle pads are made with
organic wool because the wool is naturally resistant to water and can help keep both baby and the surface on which the baby is lying, dry and free of a potential mess.
The organic puddle pads feature
mostly organic wool but can also have organic cotton in them as well.
An essential item during the first few weeks of breastfeeding a newborn, Disana's raw silk /
organic wool nursing pads are an excellent alternative to disposable pads.
The following post featured an organic silk top with
organic wool trousers, proving that eco-fashion looks anything but crunchy.
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).
IntelliBED uses hypoallergenic, nontoxic Intelli - GEL ® instead of toxic foam or fire retardant
treated organic wool to cushion your hips and shoulders.
Ok, so this is actually related to cloth diapering but I am wondering
if organic wool covers or better since they don't have the laminated polyester or PULs (which could have flame retardants and who knows what else offgassing) or is the wool worse since it could release toxic nerve gas....
Holy Lamb says that very
little organic wool is available in the U.S. «We believe supporting USA sheep farmers through our Sustainable Wool Program is a more sustainable choice as a manufacturer.»
This
black organic wool hooded sweater with white organic cotton romper is by Bamboo By, the brand known for its use of certified organic cottons, linens, and hemp.
The above Heart - themed Change Purse is made in Nepal of 100 -
percent organic wool felt, from Worldstock.
This Alpaca hand knit sweater was paired with
sage organic wool leggings by Ajna, whose designer, Beryl Man, uses only certified organic and sustainable textiles.
According to Eco Textile News, the
leading organic wool supplier of yarns and fabrics and makers of O - Wool in the U.S. have begun liquidation due to the rough economic climate.
To build the sofa, Staach employs sustainably forested Birch and Poplar from New York, Pennsylvania and New England, adding natural latex foam and
organic wool cushions and batting, and finishing it with low - to - no VOC, water - based lacquers and paints.
Hand - felted Organic Wool Scrub Pad from cruelty - free
local organic wool from pet sheep raised on organic open pasture.
For those who like it elegant but warm, we offer a
lovely organic wool blouse... soft, non-scratchy and sustainable.
«I was so happy when I finally found a beautiful, simple,
organic wool rug for my child's room.
She shares advice for designers, and hope for the future of
organic wool in the U.S., after the jump.
Organic baby nursery bedding (comforters, bumpers, pillows) should be stuffed with organic cotton or
organic wool batting.
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.