ORGANICz® - sustainable fabrics

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100% organic cotton.

What does ORGANICz mean?

ORGANICz is our answer to the question of sustainability with environmental and ethical guidelines as well as strict social criteria along the entire production and supply chain.

Organic fabrics are textiles that are made from either organically grown fibers such as cotton, linen or hemp.

Organic wool comes from sheep that live under species-appropriate conditions . The sheep are raised on natural pastures without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

The plant and animal fibers therefore come from agricultural production that does not involve the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers or genetically modified seeds.

Our That's why we call Z uleeg's sustainable organic fabrics ORGANICz .

Organic fabrics are manufactured under strict ecological and social standards that aim to protect the environment while ensuring fair working conditions.

Environmental awareness is a top priority in the Zuleeg world and in the production of our high-quality fabrics. With ORGANICz fabrics, we are committed to sustainable and responsible fabric production. This commitment is our contribution to the development of environmentally friendly, high-quality sewing fabrics for a future-oriented slow fashion in the fashion world.

We are proud to offer our customers a wide range of sustainable fabrics and to be part of the Global Organic Textile Standards certified supply chain.

High-quality merino wool from controlled organic livestock farming

For wool to be certified organic , it must be produced according to strict organic production rules. Animals may only be fed certified organic feed, and the use of synthetic hormones and pesticides, as well as genetic engineering, is strictly prohibited. The reprehensible practice of dipping sheep in insecticides is prohibited, and exemplary, natural practices are encouraged.

It goes without saying that these animals are not tortured – this wool is mulesing-free .

To dye organic wool, heavy metal-free dyes with low negative environmental impact must be used, which bond directly with the wool fiber and thus produce less wastewater that must be discharged into the environment.

Organic cotton

Conventional cotton farming methods involve the use of fungicides, insecticides, and genetically modified seeds. The organic cottonseeds we use for our sustainable ORGANICz fabrics are untreated and non-genetically modified. Conventional cotton is grown as a monoculture. This requires intensive irrigation, resulting in significant soil loss through erosion and the use of artificial fertilizers. Organic farming strengthens the soil through crop rotation. It retains water thanks to a higher proportion of organic matter in the soil.

Conventional cotton farming requires the use of pesticides to control weeds. Organic farming uses traditional methods to remove weeds by hand. Approximately 25% of the world's consumption of the nine most toxic pesticides is attributable to conventional cotton farming. Five of these nine pesticides are highly likely carcinogenic. Organic pest control uses beneficial insects to maintain the balance between pests and their natural enemies. This is only possible in healthy soils. Another method used in organic farming is the planting of trap plants, which attract insects away from the cotton.

In conventional harvesting, toxic chemicals are used to defoliate the plants. In organic harvesting, the plants are defoliated naturally through frost or the targeted use of water.

A question that is often asked about organic cotton is what type of dyes are used in dyed fabrics. The answer is fiber-reactive dyes with a very low negative impact on the environment. These require much less water than conventional dyes and are also far more environmentally friendly because the dyeing material is recycled and not disposed of as waste. ecologically To be classified as organic, our dyeing process must meet the requirements of the Organic Trade Association's Fiber Processing Standards and the Global Organic Textile Standards ( GOTS ).

Our fabrics for a sustainable future

In our sustainability report , we explain in detail which ecological, social, and economic aspects are particularly important to us in fabric production.