We at Dimples treasure babies and are committed to preserving nature for our future generations by offering a natural alternative. Dimples Organics are made from 100% natural fibres, diverse in colour and made from fabrics to suit changing seasonal climates. Dimples organic ranges have been created with the special comfort and safety needs of babies in mind.
Organic Cotton
Baby will benefit from cotton’s natural ability to breathe and from the purity of organically produced yarn.
Organic Certifications
You can be confident you are making an eco-friendly choice with Dimples Organic Cotton. The cotton is grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides and is processed according to strict GOTS (formerly SKAL) International Standards for sustainable textile production (this means that all organic production processes from the farm to the yarn are inspected and certified).
Dimples cotton dyes meet the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification and are approved by the Institute for Marketecology (IMO). Dye processes are formaldehyde free and do not use solvents.
Dimples ensure that all plastic scrap is returned to our fabric manufacturer for recycling and all cardboard boxes are recycled.
Benefits of Cotton
Cotton is a natural fiber, therefore it naturally ventilates. It absorbs body moisture and evaporates it to the surrounding air, thus allowing Baby’s body its natural tendency to breathe - keeping Baby cool in summer and dry and warm in winter. So, not only are babies more comfortable in cotton, they are healthier wearing it!
Cotton is hypoallergenic; this means it doesn't irritate sensitive newborn skin or cause allergies.
At Dimples, we understand the amount of laundering babies clothes withstand; if looked after, cotton is extremely long lasting.
Why Choose Organic Cotton?
It is widely known that pesticides used on 'conventional' cotton increasingly threaten people, wildlife and ultimately, upsets the fine balance of our environment. Most pesticides were originally developed as toxic nerve agents during WWII; it is not surprising they have been linked to many forms of cancers.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers 7 of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton as "known" human carcinogens (agents directly involved in the promotion of cancer).
Conventionally-grown cotton occupies only 3% of the world's farmland, but uses 25% of the world's chemical pesticides.
It is estimated that less than 10% of the chemicals applied to cotton accomplish their task, the rest are absorbed into the plant, air, soil, water and ultimately and eventually, our bodies. Airborne toxic chemicals drift into surrounding neighborhoods, poison farm workers and their families (There are innumerable known cases of serious pesticide-related health problems, including birth defects, long-term memory loss, paralysis and death), contaminate air, ground and surface water and cause major eco-system imbalances.
A 1993 EPA study estimated that one to two million birds are killed annually by carbofuran, just one insecticide used on cotton! This is only one of many disturbing effects on our wildlife.
Other ‘nasties’ involved with the production of conventional cotton:
• toxic herbicides
• fungicides
• defoliants
• chlorine bleach
• heavy metal dyes
• formaldehyde resins
• Silicone based softeners
• Optical whiteners
• Azo dyes
• petroleum scours
• silicon waxes
Some of these chemicals are left as residues in conventional produced cotton garments. Of these, some are said to cause burning eyes, nose, and throat, along with difficulties with sleep, concentration, and memory retention (not to mention increased susceptibility to cancer).
Benefits of Organic Cotton
A field must be pesticide-free for at least three years to be certified organic, and the cotton must be processed according to international organic standards. This means that organic cotton is grown in rich, fertile soil which is healthy and ‘unstressed’ due to the absence of chemical applications.
Organic cotton is grown with natural fertilizers and is free from toxic chemicals.
Some of the benefits of organic cotton are:
• Organic farmers rely on crop rotation to replenish and maintain soil fertility. This type of ‘manual farming’ leaves a lower carbon footprint as the entire process consumes less fuel and energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases.
• Not from genetically modified cottonseed.
• Grown with natural rather than synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, no chemical defoliants used.
• The processing of the cotton is ‘Eco-friendly’. This means that it does not compromise workers' health and helps reduce water and electric use (lower carbon footprint) and toxic runoff, e.g. non-chlorine bleach, silicon-free softeners and low impact, azo-free dyes.
• Strict testing ensures the ‘nasty’ contaminants as previously mentioned are absent from production
• Babies with allergies and chemical sensitivity especially benefit from organic cotton clothing as garments do not retain harmful toxic residues. Even if baby does not suffer from allergies, the purity of organic cotton can be felt in it softness…the ultimate fiber for a babies delicate skin.
Ultimately, by dressing baby in Dimples Organic cotton, you can rest assured knowing you have made an informed, healthy, social and environmentally friendly decision.
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Organic New Zealand Merino Wool
The purchase of a pure Certified Organic Dimples Merino Wool garment means you have probably purchased the purest wool in the world.
Our wool is BioGro Certified and harvested from New Zealand’s Central Otago; a place where nature's most powerful elements combine to create a unique, harsh and enchanting environment.
No harmful chemicals are used throughout the entire production of the garment nor have the sheep or land they graze freely on been subjected to any chemical pesticides or herbicides. Baby benefits by wearing a superfine, pure fiber free of harsh chemicals.
See how New Zealand Merino Wool benefits baby
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