Our materials
100% NATURAL, 0% CHEMICAL
Biodegradable
All our materials are of natural origin and therefore biodegradable at the end of their life.
Free from Plastic
We do not use chemical fibers, so you do not have to worry about microplastic residues when caring for your products.
Easy to recycle
Purely natural fibers are easy to recycle, meaning they can be returned to the cycle again and again.
Cotton
Cotton is a versatile, natural fiber that is characterized by its pleasant softness and high breathability. We mainly use organic cotton from certified, organic farming. The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides as well as genetic engineering is avoided. Instead, organic cotton farming is based on crop rotation, natural fertilizers, biological pest control and is characterized by significantly lower water consumption.
hemp
Hemp is an extremely robust natural fiber that grows quickly and requires few resources. The fiber is characterized by its strength, durability, and antibacterial properties. Visually and haptically, it is very similar to linen, but it does not stretch as much when worn. Furthermore, it has a significantly lower water consumption than cotton and is considered the only plant-based fiber that possesses the same odor- and moisture-absorbing properties as animal fibers (e.g., silk or wool).
Modal / Tencel
Modal and Tencel are modern cellulose fibers made from wood. They are characterized by their exceptional softness, high breathability, and good moisture absorption. Compared to cotton, these fibers require less water and fewer chemicals to produce. Thanks to their flowing and soft texture, these fabrics are excellently suited for blouses, skirts, or dresses.
peace silk
Silk, obtained from silkworm cocoons, impresses with its luxurious shine, softness and excellent temperature regulation. It is light, strong and hypoallergenic. The silk we use is known as peace silk because the caterpillars are not boiled as in the conventional process, but are released from the cocoons before the silk is processed. This gives it a rather atypical, rough structure, although the material properties remain the same as conventional silk.
alpaca wool
Wool, which we only use from alpacas, is characterized by its warming properties, natural elasticity and moisture regulation. Alpaca wool is also less susceptible to pilling than, for example, merino wool due to its long fibers. Alpacas live freely in their natural habitat, the Peruvian Andes. They have been an integral part of the ecosystem there for thousands of years and are gently sheared only every two years. Fun fact: The term baby alpaca wool, which you will often find here, does not refer to the age of the animals, but to the particularly soft undercoat of the adult alpacas.
WHAT DOES ORGANIC COTTON MEAN IN OUR CASE?
GOTS certificate
The majority of our partners work with GOTS-certified yarns. The GOTS certificate is of great importance to us, as it is very difficult to trace the origin and cultivation methods once the cotton has been spun into yarn. By using GOTS-certified yarns, we can ensure that cotton farmers receive fair prices and that no environmentally harmful chemicals are used. A particular challenge currently remains providing smaller weaving mills with access to certified yarn, as they are often unable to manage the high minimum order quantities. We are therefore especially proud that some of our partners are able to reach these minimum quantities through our collaboration and have thus been able to switch to GOTS-certified cotton.
Kala Cotton - India's own cotton
Some of our very small partner weaving mills use so-called Kala cotton from the West Indies instead of GOTS-certified cotton - one of the few genetically pure types of cotton that still exist today. Kala cotton is only irrigated by rain, is extremely drought-resistant and is grown using traditional techniques without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The yarn is spun by hand, treated only with potato or rice starch and then woven by hand.
As you can imagine, it is difficult to keep such a complex process alive and to market it. However, local actors from cotton farming and weaving initiatives are committed to the fiber and its traditional processing method. We are big supporters of this technology and are therefore very proud to be able to support it.
More beautiful with each passing year...
»Just like wine, every natural fiber and fabric softens over time, through the influence of moisture, heat and other natural factors. Because cotton yarns are starched to make them easier to work with, fresh cotton fabrics are always a little stiffer than older ones. With each wash, the starch gradually dissolves, opening up the cotton fibers and giving the overall feel smoother.
Kala cotton fabrics soften relatively quickly because they are not industrially starched. They are only treated with potato or rice starch and the starch dissolves after one or two washes.«
- Sidhant, our fabric supplier and designer of the label SEDHANTIK
