Piccalilly not only offers nice organic cotton clothing for children and mums, but also offers more affordable options from upcycled cotton (made from leftover fabric). Ideal for green families on a budget. The Chetna farmers own a 10% equity stake in the factory that makes the clothes, with cotton farmers pre-financed to guarantee stable cotton prices and a premium, to spend within their local community.
A few items may contain synthetic fibres (launder in a microplastic catcher). For baby clothing, The Lullaby Trust has information on suitable clothing (and bedding) to help prevent crib death.
Organic cotton is not just better for the planet, but also good for children, as the lack of chemicals means they are usually gentler on skin, especially for children with eczema. And although organic cotton clothing costs a little more, they last longer as the fibres have not been treated with chemicals.
This brand has an ‘upcycled’ range that makes new organic cotton clothing from items and materials that otherwise would go to landfill.
