Guides
What the labels mean, which fibers to look for, and how to find people to make with.
- Pima vs Supima vs Egyptian cotton: what's the difference?Pima, Supima, Egyptian and Sea Island are all extra-long staple cottons. Here's what each name actually guarantees, and where to buy clothing made from them.
- GOTS vs OEKO-TEX vs Fair Trade: what clothing labels actually meanA plain-English guide to the certifications you'll see on natural fiber clothing: what each one checks, and what it doesn't.
- How to find a natural fiber clothing manufacturerA practical guide for designers and small brands looking for factories and mills that work in linen, wool, organic cotton and other natural fibers.