Conventional cotton farming is not good for people neither for the planet. Cotton is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world where some of the most toxic chemicals are used. On the contrary, organic agriculture uses 50% less energy and reduces water pollution by 75%. It takes carbon out of our atmosphere and puts it back in the soil leaving the land healthier and reducing global warming. The chemicals sprayed on cotton are some of the most hazardous. According to the World Health Organization, 20.000 people die each year in developing countries as a result of the chemicals sprayed on conventionally grown cotton.
Organic cotton is the only right answer to these problems!
Bo Weevil
Bo Weevil is a Dutch wholesale company with a large range of great basic fabrics. Lovely knitted fabrics, like (stretch) jerseys, interlock, sweater and velour. But also great wovens, such as canvas, denim, flannel, poplin and terry. We work closely together with Bo Weevil and we take care of all the small yardages of the Bo Weevil fabrics. Whole rolls can be purchased directly at Bo Weevil. This cooperation results into lower prices and a larger fabric range that is available from our stock. Check out the Bo Weevil fabric collection on this page!
Bo Weevil has been at the base of certified organic cotton and has made an important contribution to a more sustainable world. Now, over 30 years later, they still continue to contribute by increasing the availability and accessibility of organic cotton. Easy to obtain, fashionable and affordable. Besides the supply of fabrics, they also have wellness items, like bathrobes and towels, but also bags and clothing. Besides, it is also possible to let Bo Weevil manage the production of your collection. Off course, all their products are GOTS-certified.
For more information, check: www.boweevil.nl
How to treat organic fabrics?
Organic fabrics can be treated like conventional fabrics and will often have similar reaction to treatments. However we do advise to treat organic fabrics gently. Wash in lukewarm water using an eco-friendly detergent and for environmental reasons we suggest hang drying.
All fabrics can shrink some. All printed/dyed fabrics (organic or conventional) can fade, the darker the fabric the more noticeable this will be.
We highly recommend you to test all the fabrics you plan to use before cutting and sewing for production to make sure they will work for your needs.