Rapanui (Isle of Wight) offers organic cotton clothing made with green energy and sent in zero waste packaging. Charities can raise funds through sister company Teemill that offers print-on-demand organic sweatshirts, which can be sent back at end-of-life for recycling and discounts on new purchases. These hoodies are roomy and soft, and ideal for maximum comfort for slow days on the hills or by the beach.
Most of us like to own a few sweatshirts to lounge around in. It’s only natural when it gets chilly on winter evenings. But polyester and nylon sweatshirts leach microplastics into the washing machine, and out to sea. Also read of clothing brands that help animal charities.
Organic cotton or hemp may cost more, but it’s better for the planet and fibres last longer, as they are not treated with chemicals (and farmers don’t have to wear uncomfortable protective clothing in hot weather). It also washes safely and biodegrades back to the earth, at end of life. It’s also softer on skin, so ideal for people with eczema or psoriasis.
