With DetoxDenim, we took on the challenge of detoxing every step in the production of a pair of jeans.
It starts with organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides, continues with dyeing and washing processes free from harmful chemicals, and ends with bleaching that avoids toxic chlorine.
When it comes to cotton, recycled cotton is a true minimalist.
Not only does it help keep textile waste out of landfills compared to virgin cotton, but it also requires little to no water during the recycling process.*
*Source: MIT Sloan School of Management – Strategies for Sustainable Business, 2016
Long-term studies from organic farms have shown that organic cotton farming produces 18% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional systems.
Because organic agriculture focuses on soil health and biodiversity, the soils are generally healthier and more resilient to climate change.
Source: Textile Exchange, 2021