Fabrics & Certifications Data Table

content:poplin — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton poplin.
content:corduroy — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton corduroy.
content:twill — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton twill.
content:honeycomb — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton honeycomb.
content:drill — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton drill.
content:basketweave — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton basketweave.
content:mini-waffle — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton mini waffle.
content:lightweight-canvas — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton lightweight canvas.
content:canvas — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton canvas.
content:twill-voile — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton twill voile.
content:sheer-check — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton sheer check.
content:textured-voile — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton textured voile.
content:organic-cotton — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton.
content:chambray — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton chambray.
content:fine-corduroy — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton fine corduroy.
content:ripstop — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton ripstop.
content:voile — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton voile.
content:heavyweight-poplin — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton heavyweight poplin.
content:peached-canvas — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton peached lightweight canvas.
content:broderie-anglaise — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton broderie anglaise.
content:light-ripstop — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton lightweight ripstop.
content:dune-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton dune stitch.
content:zig-zag-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton zig zag stitch.
content:120gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton lightweight 120gsm jersey.
content:160gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton lightweight 160gsm jersey.
content:170gsm — Made from certified 95% Fairtrade organic cotton 5% elastane jersey.
content:190gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton midweight 190gsm jersey.
content:300gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton heavyweight 300gsm jersey.
content:350gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton heavyweight 350gsm sweatshirting.
content:250gsm — Made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton heavyweight 250gsm jersey.
content:200gsm-rib — Made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton midweight 200gsm rib jersey.
content:380gsm — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 380gsm brushed heavyweight sweatshirting.
content:255gsm — Made from certified 95% Fairtrade organic cotton 5% elastane rib jersey.
content:seed-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton seed stitch knit.
content:single-jersey — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton single jersey knit.
content:tuck-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton tuck stitch knit.
content:crimp-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton crimp stitch.
content:rib-knit — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton rib knit.
content:alternate-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton alternate stitch knit.
content:link-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton link stitch knit.
content:elastane-cotton — Made from certified 90% Fairtrade organic cotton 10% elastane single jersey knit.
content:cable-knit — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton cable knit.
content:garter-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton garter stitch knit.
content:tile-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton tile stitch.
content:wave-knit — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton wave knit.
content:honeycomb-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton honeycomb stitch.
content:flora-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton flora stitch.
content:stripe-stitch — Made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton stripe stitch.
content:multi-stitch — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton multi stitch.
content:cross-knit — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton cross knit.
content:single-jersey-jacquard — Made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton single jersey jacquard knit.
content:10.5oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 10.5oz denim.
content:11oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 11oz denim.
content:11.5oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 11.5oz denim.
content:12oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 12oz denim.
content:12.5oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 12.5oz denim.
content:12.8oz — Made from certified 100% Fairtrade organic cotton 12.8oz denim.
content:merino — 50% organic cotton 50% ZQ merino wool.
content:cotton-tencel — 60% organic cotton 40% Lenzing® tencel.
content:tencel — 100% Lenzing® tencel.
content:peached-drill/td> — Made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton peached drill.
content:merino-nylon — 75% ZQ merino wool 25% recycled nylon.
content:econyl — 78% ECONYL® regenerated nylon 22% elastane jersey.
content:socks — 80% organic cotton, 18% nylon, 2% elastane.
content:gingham — 43% wool, 38% mohair, 19% alpaca.
content:outline — 73% mohair, 19% wool, 8% alpaca.
content:whisper — 82% mohair, 18% wool.
content:gold-vermeil — Gold vermeil on solid sterling silver.
content:sterling-silver — Solid sterling silver.
content:conscious-sterling-silver — Consciously crafted in sterling silver from a 100% recycled and certified source.
content:conscious-silver-gold — Consciously crafted in sterling silver and gold vermeil from a certified, 100% recycled source.
content:gold-9k — Solid 9k yellow gold.
content:conscious-gold — Consciously made with gold from a 100% recycled and certified source.
content:agate-stone — Agate stone that has been hand carved from discarded ornaments, with no new material being introduced to the production cycle.
content:full-polish — Full polish finish.
content:full-polish-suitor — Full polish finish. Fastens with a lobster clasp.
content:high-polish — High polish.
content:all-care — Help reduce your impact and extend the life of this garment by only washing when necessary. We recommend airing or steaming to refresh your garment between wears.
content:denim-care — Our Denim is pre-washed and can relax/soften with wear. Wash inside out on a cold gentle machine wash with similar colours, hang dry in the shade and warm iron on reverse. Do not soak or bleach. Colour may fade with time and wear.
content:woven-care — Cool machine wash with similar colours, hang dry in the shade, warm iron on reverse. Do not soak or bleach.
content:bb-care — Cool machine wash with similar colours, hang dry in the shade, warm iron on reverse. Do not soak or bleach.
content:delicate-care — Take extra care by washing in a delicates bag on a cool gentle cycle with similar colours, dry flat in shade. Do not soak or bleach. Take care around rough surfaces and with jewellery.
content:knitwear-care — Cool gentle machine wash with similar colours, turn garment inside out to avoid snags and dry flat in shade. Do not soak or bleach. To maintain the shape of your knitwear, store folded and avoid line drying. Take care around rough surfaces and with jewellery.
content:quilted-care — We do not recommend machine washing or hand washing any of our quilted garments, as this can damage the organic cotton wadding. Spot clean as required or dryclean if necessary, we encourage you to choose an eco-friendly option.
content:tailored-care — To maintain the tailored structure of this garment, we do not recommend machine or hand washing this garment. Spot clean as required or dryclean if necessary, we encourage you to choose an eco-friendly option.
fabric:fairganic — Organic cotton is a natural, biodegradable and renewable resource grown from non-genetically modified seeds, without harmful chemicals. It requires less water to grow than conventional cotton, and is rain-fed, hand-picked and processed using Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) allowed inks and dyes.
fabric:tencel — Processed in Austria, Lenzing® tencel is a natural and biodegradable fibre made using wood pulp from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.
fabric:cotton-tencel — Processed in Austria, Lenzing® tencel is a natural and biodegradable fibre made using wood pulp from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests. This tencel yarn is woven with organic cotton, which is grown free from chemical sprays to benefit the soil and farmers.
fabric:merino — Our New Zealand merino wool is certified by ZQ Merino. This ensures that farmers commit to the highest grade of animal welfare, environmental care and social responsibility. We have blended this wool with organic cotton, which is grown free from chemical sprays to benefit the soil and farmers.
fabric:cotton — Our cotton is organically farmed and free from chemical sprays and genetically modified seeds to benefit the soil and farmers.
fabric:merino-nylon — Our New Zealand merino wool is certified by ZQ Merino. This ensures that farmers commit to the highest grade of animal welfare, environmental care and social responsibility. We have blended this wool with certified Global Recycled Standard (GRS) recycled nylon to create a warm and luxurious fabric that is kind to both animals and the environment.
fabric:merino-nylon — ECONYL® regenerated nylon yarn consists of pre and post-consumer nylon waste material including fishing nets, discarded carpets, plastic components and fabrics scraps.
fabric:hand-knit — We source our wool yarn from farmers who commit to the highest grade of animal welfare, environmental care and social responsibility. This includes commitment to no mulesing.
fabric:common-interest — Common Interest is printed on FSC approved paper, and for every issue printed, Kowtow has donated a native tree to Trees that Count. ⁠
trim:hemp-buttons — Finished with recycled hemp buttons made in Italy.
trim:tacks — Finished with OEKO-TEX certified nickel-free tacks made in Germany.
trim:grs-fill — Global Recycled Standard (GRS) approved recycled polyester fill.
trim:wadding — Organic cotton wadding.
trim:corozo-buttons — Finished with OEKO-TEX certified natural corozo nut buttons made in Italy.
trim:cupro-lining — Lined with cotton cupro made in Japan.
trim:hook-bar — Finished with an OEKO-TEX certified nickel free hook & bar.
trim:shell-buttons — Finished with natural agoya shell buttons.
trim:snaps — Finished with OEKO-TEX certified nickel free snap fastenings.
process:seed-to-garment — All of our garments are certified by FLO and made in a traceable supply chain, which works with Fairtrade certified farmers and manufacturers from seed to garment.
process:agoya — Fastened with agoya shell buttons, a natural product which has been responsibly sourced.
process:mussel-shell — Finished with Mussel shell buttons, a natural product which has been responsibly sourced.
process:nickel-free — Fastened with nickel-free metal tacks, which can be taken back and repurposed into new materials at the end of their life.
process:nickel-free-snaps — Fastened with nickel-free metal snaps, which can be taken back and repurposed into new materials at the end of their life.
process:nut-buttons — Fastened with corozo nut buttons, a natural product which has been responsibly sourced.
process:elastic — Finished with elastic made from organic cotton and natural rubber, a natural product which has been responsibly sourced.
process:interlining — Fused with organic cotton interlining, a natural product which has been responsibly sourced.
process:merino — Our merino wool is processed and dyed using the bluesign® system, which eliminates harmful substances and reduces the environmental impact of the fibre.
process:denim — Washed and dyed using Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved processes, which ensure the sustainable use and treatment of water.
process:gots — Dyed with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved inks and dyes, which are free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents.
process:print — Printed and dyed with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved water based inks and dyes, which are free from harmful substances and ensure sustainable use and treatment of water.
process:swim — Dyed with Oekotex Standard 100 certified dyes.
process:knitwear — Individually knitted to eliminate yarn waste.
process:stock-yarn — Individually knitted from stock yarn to eliminate waste & conserve resources.
process:fair-trade — This garment is made in a transparent supply chain, which works with fair trade certified farmers and manufacturers from seed to garment.
process:transparent — This garment is made in a certified, ethical and transparent supply chain.
process:monarc — All Monarc packaging is plastic-free and made from sustainably sourced paper and compostable materials.
process:hand-knit — Hand knitted in India by women from refugee backgrounds, who have been empowered to use their traditional skills to create a livelihood for themselves and their families.

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