An Organic Cotton Turtleneck Jumper
This organic cotton chunky turtleneck sweater, is ideal to cosy up, on cold winter nights. In an attractive slate grey colour, it’s made from thick 100% organic cotton, for lasting warmth. It features a chunky turtleneck, ribbed cuffs and hem.
Organic cotton is an easy swap for animal-based knits. It feels soft against the skin and doesn’t use toxic pesticides, which is better for farm workers and the planet. Many brands now offer thick, chunky cotton jumpers and beanies in all shapes and sizes.
Cotton holds warmth well, especially when layered, and it’s machine washable. Try double-knit cotton for a heavier feel that stands up to chilly winds. With organic cotton, you get breathability and comfort without any animal products.
Vegan Alternatives to Winter Woollies!
Although sheep do need shearing to avoid over-heating, falling over (right one up if you see it upside down or it will die) and to see predators, the conventional wool industry has many issues.
Some sheep are sheared too early (leading to hypothermia) and others suffer ‘mulesling’ (having chunks of skin sliced away to prevent flystrike, without painkillers). And many sheep are killed, when they get older and their wool production slows down).
If you wear wool, choose companies that don’t kill the sheep, simply shearing the wool: like vegetarian wool or sheepskins.
