Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that reduce negative impact on the environment without toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, improving soil health and protecting biodiversity. But aside from the obvious environmental benefits of organically grown cotton, the absence of hazardous chemicals also helps to improve the work environment of the local farmer.

Organic wool is spun from the fleece of sheep raised per organic farming standards at certified farms where the animal welfare of sheep is respected. Prohibiting any treatments with hazardous chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers, making it better for both the local farmer’s health and the environment at large.

Like organic cotton, organic linen is grown using methods and materials that reduce negative impact on the environment without toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, improving soil health and protecting biodiversity. Growing linen without using hazardous chemicals is also making the fields and its surrounding wildlife a healthier work environment for the farmer and the local community.

Organic silk is grown using methods and materials approved by organic farm certification. The production reduces negative impact on the environment and the silk is grown without the use of any synthetic chemicals or growth hormones.

Like organic cotton, organic hemp is grown using methods and materials that reduce negative impact on the environment without toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, improving soil health and protecting biodiversity. Growing hemp without using hazardous chemicals is also making the fields and its surrounding wildlife a healthier work environment for the farmer and the local community.

Cotton made in Africa, an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, is one of the world’s leading standards for sustainably produced cotton. Their goal is to help people help themselves, via trade rather than donations, in order to improve the living and working conditions of smallholder farmers in Africa and to protect our environment. CmiA Organic cotton provides an online Tracking System to ensure complete transparency throughout the entire value chain, allowing the cotton to be traced back the entire way from the field to the finished product.

The transition period for a farmer to get the organic certification takes an average of three years as the soil needs to recover from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers used commonly in conventional cotton farming. In this period, the farmers are not paid extra – known as the ‘organic premium’ – for their hard work and effort. Farmers growing their cotton according to the organic farming standards will save money on input cost but they also experience drop in their yield when converting their farm while working under strict regulations (to ensure the land eventually qualifies to be certified organic under international standards).

With direct to farm we ensure transparency in the supply chain. From farmer to spinner, to fabric mill, to manufacturer. Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that reduce negative impact on the environment without toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, improving soil health and protecting biodiversity. But aside from the obvious environmental benefits of organically grown cotton, the absence of hazardous chemicals also helps to improve the work environment of the local farmer.

The transition period for a farmer to get the organic certification takes an average of three years as the soil needs to recover from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers used commonly in conventional cotton farming. In this period, when being supported under the Direct To Farm program, the farmers will be paid a premium when converting their farm while working under strict regulations (to ensure the land eventually qualifies to be certified organic under international standards)

With direct to farm we ensure transparency in the supply chain. From farmer to spinner, to fabric mill, to manufacturer. Cotton made in Africa, an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, is one of the world’s leading standards for sustainably produced cotton.Their goal is to help people help themselves, via trade rather than donations, in order to improve the living and working conditions of smallholder farmers in Africa and to protect our environment. CmiA Organic cotton provides an online Tracking System to ensure complete transparency throughout the entire value chain, allowing the cotton to be traced back the entire way from the field to the finished product.

Recycled cotton is made from manufacturing waste like leftover fabric scraps or from used cotton garments and textiles. Recycling cotton reduces the waste of a natural resource like water. The amount of cotton waste that could have ended up in landfills is also significantly reduced.

Recycling wool saves natural resources like water and energy. Instead of shipping wool to disposal at landfills, recycling wool helps reduce the amount of textile waste. The recycled wool is reborn and later refashioned into new clothes.

Recycled nylon – also known as polyamide - is a synthetic material commonly sourced from post-industrial waste fibres like leftover fabric scraps collected from the spinning factory and waste from weaving mills. Recycling nylon fibres saves natural resources and reduces the amount of textile waste.

Recycled polyamide - is a synthetic material commonly sourced from post-industrial waste fibres like leftover fabric scraps collected from the spinning factory and waste from weaving mills. Recycling polyamide fibres saves natural resources and reduces the amount of textile waste

Recycled polyester is a synthetic material made from waste items like plastic bottles or leftover textiles waste from manufacturing. Recycling polyester saves natural resources and reduces the amount of waste.

Recycled down and feathers are collected, cleaned and processed from the filling materials of discarded products like garments and bedding. Recycling down and feather reduces dependencies on natural resources and reduces waste.

REPREVE® uses 100% recycled materials to produce the only performance wear fibre with FiberPrint® and U TRUST® verification technologies. REPREVE is manufactured by Unifi® – a global textile solutions provider that produces the highest quality recycled fibre and resin. Recycling polyester saves natural resources and reduces the amount of waste. REPREVE® Unifi, Inc.

TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibres are high-quality, cellulose fibres made from wood pulp. The wood pulp is derived from sustainably managed forestry and processed in a 99% closed-loop system where water and solvents are recycled, limiting the waste of natural resources and the use of solvents in production. TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG.

TENCEL™ branded modal fibres are soft, high-quality fibres made from responsibly sourced wood pulp. The production of TENCEL™ Modal fibres is environmentally sound due to the special Eco Soft technology – a production process where wood pulp (the raw material) is produced at the same site as the fibre itself. Accordingly, the production can be done while utilizing less energy and other resources. TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG.

TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ branded Lyocell fibres are high-quality, cellulose fibres made from wood pulp mixed with 30% cotton waste from textile manufacturing. The wood pulp is derived from sustainably managed forestry and is produced in a closed loop system. TENCEL™ and REFIBRA™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres are viscose fibres made from wood pulp. The raw botanic materials are derived from semi-natural forests or from sustainably managed forests – controlled and regulated in accordance with a stringent wood sourcing policy. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres are EU Ecolabel certified, meaning that the manufacturing of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres has a significantly lower environmental impact to comparable fibres in the market. LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

Cupro is a high-quality, cellulose fibre made from an often-overlooked part of the cotton plant called cotton linter. Cotton linter is processed in a fully sustainable conscious system and turned into cupro - a silk-like quality with a soft and smooth touch.

Livaeco™ by Birla Cellulose. It is a man-made cellulosic fibre from wood pulp sourced from certified forests and is traceable across the value chain. Livaeco™ saves water and reduces environmental impact.

Liva Reviva by Birla Cellulose is made with 80% wood pulp fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests combined with 20% pre-consumer fabric waste laying emphasis on responsible manufacturing following the principles of circular economy. Liva Reviva recycled viscose holds the distinction of RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) Certification and is traceable across the value chain.

Livaeco™ Modal by Birla Cellulose is a man-made cellulosic fibre made from wood pulp sourced from certified forests and is traceable across the value chain. Livaeco™ Modal saves water and reduces environmental impact.

Birla Excel™ by Birla Cellulose is a man-made cellulosic fibre from wood pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests and manufactured in a unique closed-loop process thereby minimizing discharge and reducing environmental impact.

Renewcell is pioneering a sustainable and circular recycling method that creates a new, high-quality material by recovering cellulose from old cotton clothes. Called CIRCULOSE®, this game-changing, scaled technology aims to reduce the industry’s reliance on virgin cotton and wood. CIRCULOSE® can be recycled again and again without losing any of its quality or performance value.

OnceMore – a fibre made with what was once textile waste. OnceMore’s formula is simple – return, revive, reduce. After collecting used textiles from their network of suppliers, OnceMore revives a minimum of 20% recycled textile, combining it with renewable wood cellulose from responsibly run forests to create a material that closes the loop.

The Good Cashmere Standard® was developed in response to the growing need and demand for more transparent and traceable cashmere production. As an independent and voluntary standard for cashmere, it can help ensure that animal welfare, human rights and the environment are safeguarded during cashmere production. The Good Cashmere Standard® is a trademark of the Aid by Trade Foundation.

As per BESTSELLER's animal welfare policy all mohair used in our products are sourced from sources certified to the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS). The RMS verifies mohair animal welfare and land management requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. The RMS is a Textile Exchange standard.

The Responsible Wool Standard verifies wool animal welfare and land management requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. The RWS is a Textile Exchange standard.

The Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) verifies alpaca animal welfare and land management requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. The RAS is a Textile Exchange standard.