Kowtow Good to me scarf - cream
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Kowtow Good to me scarf - cream
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Textured large rectangular knit scarf. Rib hem Seed stitch 100% ethical organic cotton knit About Kowtow's processes: Organic Cotton All of the cotton they use is organically farmed and free from genetically modified seeds to benefit the soil, cotton and farmers. Crops are rain-fed and hand-picked. Organic farming is achieved through companion planting, crop rotation and on-site green waste composting to curb the use of chemicals harmful to farmers and their families. Fair Trade Fair trade empowers farmers to negotiate with buyers to secure better prices for their cotton. Every season, certified farmer groups receive a premium to be spent on community projects such as medical costs, irrigation schemes to conserve rainwater, books and clothes for school children, farmer education, training and upgrades. Sustainability Kowtow works with sustainably recognised accredited suppliers. This is not only for our cotton but also for the trims, labels, tags, packaging, paper and shipping, all the way down to the coffee we drink in the workroom. Printing & Dyeing All the prints and fabrics are dyed using Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) approved water based ink, which is free of chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. GOTS ensures sustainable use and treatment of water used in the dyeing process. Manufacturing Kowtow garments are made at SA8000 accredited factories in India. Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) is an independent audit which ensures workers receive the following benefits: guaranteed minimum wage, social security fund, pension fund, paid holiday leave, sick pay, medical insurance, subsidised lunches, overtime pay, workplace unions and free transport to their workplace. Care: Knitwear: Cold machine wash separately, do not soak or bleach, gentle machine spin to remove excess water, dry flat in shade, low tumble dry, medium iron only if needed, drycleanable (F). To maintain garment quality, avoid rough surfaces
The Designer
Kowtow’s design ethos goes from seed to garment as their commitment to fair trade and sustainable practices drives every detail of their everyday basics. Founded by Gosia Piatek in New Zealand, the contemporary fashion line uses only 100% fair trade certified cotton and works hard to ensure their employees from Kolkata, India receive fair wages and employee benefits. The brand is also dedicated to creating awareness about the imbalance in standards of living throughout the world.