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Cotton is one of the most important raw materials for textiles. Conventional cotton farming often uses synthetic pesticides and fertilisers.
In certified organic farming, the use of synthetic pesticides and genetically modified cotton is not permitted.
For products containing cotton, we use organic cotton; depending on the product, other fibres are added. You can find the exact material composition on the respective product page.
For our GOTS-certified products (GOTS-10588), the GOTS chemical requirements apply, e.g. the ban on optical brighteners and chlorine bleach. GOTS also sets lists of prohibited and restricted chemicals; its requirements also cover accessories such as buttons and zippers.
In line with the GOTS requirements, our GOTS-certified finished products are tested on a random-sample basis by the Bremer Umweltinstitut.
Photo Credit: PETRMALINAK/SHUTTERSTOCKWe work with producers whose working methods we have known for years.
The processing stages of our GOTS-certified products are controlled as part of the GOTS certification (GOTS-10588). The manufacturers of our GOTS-certified products are GOTS-certified and must comply with the GOTS social criteria. These are based on the standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the OECD Guidelines.
The GOTS social criteria include, among others:
-Regulated working hours, no forced overtime, no forced labour
-No precarious employment
-Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
-No child labour
-No discrimination, e.g. on the basis of origin, skin colour, nationality, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy or gender
-Compliance with occupational health and safety standards
-Prohibition of harassment, violence and inhumane treatment
-No pay below the legally required minimum wage
For our textiles, we focus on functionality, wearing comfort and high-quality workmanship. We prefer timeless design and high-quality fabrics.
Our fashion does not follow the fast-changing seasonal trends of the fast fashion industry. We don’t need new cuts and colours every season.
Our aim is everyday products that can be worn for a long time.
Leela Cotton products are manufactured in Turkey.
The finished products are transported by sea or rail to our warehouse in Bremen. For deliveries, we work with DHL and DPD.
We try to keep our packaging to the necessary minimum. We do not pack each individual garment in a polyester bag – a common practice in the fashion industry.
The little packaging we use is reusable, recyclable or compostable.
The paper packaging we use (hangtags, boxes) is FSC® certified (FSC® C163689).
We involve our entire team in our criteria.
All Leela Cotton products are vegan. As this has long been practised in our family, we also support a vegan lifestyle in the workplace.
We support our team in using alternative means of transport for their commute – in Bremen, the well-developed cycle path network makes cycling an obvious choice.
We separate our waste, reduce our paper use in the office and organise regular training on environmental topics.
