It is still sometimes difficult to find natural clothes that do not harm our skin. It's a big challenge for adults, even more so for the little ones. We have then concocted a list of organic and responsible clothing brands for babies and children, which meet very specific criteria of composition and duration.
Finding organic and responsible clothes that are not soaked in chemicals and that have not been used around the world for their design process is like finding a 100% cashmere sweater. It is not found everywhere, and it is very expensive.
The wrong fabric, a synthetic fabric, can cause various inconveniences on the skin of an adult, as on that of a baby. Materials made by human hands are most often full of toxic products, and some carcinogens. For example, methanal, which makes our jeans beautifully wrinkle-resistant, is a chemical declared carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The nickel present in the buttons, latex or even synthetic leather cause skin irritation and prevent the skin from eliminating bacteria emitted by perspiration (source: marie-claire). We find that all of this is very appetizing, and makes you want to stick these materials to our skin.
If we don't want to do this kind of treatment on our own skin, why should we do this on babies and children? We have compiled for you a list of some organic and responsible brands for babies and children, and which are sustainable. A soft and pleasant skin that welcomes plaques and rashes would lose its title of “baby skin”. That would be a shame. In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
Perpetuates
Perpète is an organic and eco-responsible brand, accessible and communicative for children from 3 to 8 years old. Resistant and natural, the products are made from GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton, which guarantees that at least 95% of the fibers are from organic farming. We know that cotton is insatiable and consumes an astronomical amount of water and pesticides. He is a notorious enemy of the planet. Organic cotton would consume 91% less water than conventional.
If the clothes are not made directly in France, the founders Nathalie and Sandra are transparent on the subject: they called on Portuguese know-how. They did not bet on the cheapest suppliers, of course, but at Perpète, we prioritize quality! The two friends also only work with GOTS certified factories, to ensure that all social standards are met for all partners in the production chain.
The concept
A brand for children, created by mothers. The clothes offered by the brand are resistant, comfortable and made of thick materials. Little extra: they are directly tried on and approved by Nathalie and Sandra's children, to be safe and to be sure that the clothes are easy to put on, even by the little ones. In addition, the pieces are quite basic and offer a range of color in the era of time, without too much fuss.
“Clothes that last Perpète”, This is the mantra of the brand. One day the clothes will become too small, and the children will no longer wear them. So, instead of accumulating them in the cupboard, the brand offers you return the products free of charge ! In exchange, depending on the condition, you receive 15 to 40% of the original price as a purchase order. Overly damaged parts will be upcycled. Best of all: There is no deadline for referrals!
The 2 mothers want their clothes to live “several stories”. The concept makes it possible to limit, on a small scale, overproduction, as well as the depletion of natural resources. You have to know it and you have to embrace it: the second hand is the fashion of tomorrow.
The price range is between 25 and 70 €. A little more expensive fashion, but which works for the planet.
Risu Risu
Risu Risu is a French brand that offers a wide range of clothing for babies and children, from bodysuits to dresses to underwear. Camille, the founder and mother of 6 children is keen on organic and promises an organic cotton flower GOTS certified without any pesticides, chemicals or GMOs. The threads ordered to create the fabrics are also guaranteed GOTS, in the same way as the dyes used for the pieces.
We often tend to forget that the first thing that comes into contact with the skin is the dye.
The concept
Camille offers us collections on the theme of nature, with floral prints and natural colors, often accompanied by the motif of their mascot, the squirrel Risu Risu. Rises of a fabric home made, the pieces are sewn in a natural jersey and GOTS certified. To continue in the responsible line, the designer tells us about a promise zero waste. Indeed, all fabrics are worn down to their last thread. Small parts like underwear is cut from the remains of the dresses and other bosses. Ingenious!
In order to considerably reduce pollution, the brand favors short trips. Everything is made in Europe: the fabrics are made on the continent, the tailoring is entrusted to small family workshops in Spain, and the dyes come from France or Europe.
The price range is a little higher and is between 20 and 92 euros for the larger parts.
Animal Kids
Animal Kids is a French brand that offers a range of clothing designed around endangered animals, including those from Africa, Asia and Australia, those from the Arctic and finally those from the ocean. Each category has its own t-shirts, bodysuits and pajamas. Each of the animals depicted on the coins even have their small names.
The creator of the brand, who is a dad of 2 children, offers GOTS certified organic cotton clothing, to ensure that 95% of the fibers that make up the fabric are organic. The brand is proud and honest, and wants to ensure the eco-responsibility of its products. The aim here is to reduce CO2 consumption as much as possible, and that is why clothes are made next to the cotton crops closest to France, especially Greece and Turkey.
The concept
With each order placed, 15% of the price excluding tax will be donated to an NGO of our choice among those offered by Animal Kids. We can choose between:
- The Noé Association, which fights for the preservation of biodiversity
- IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), one of the largest NGOs fighting for the environment and endangered species
- AVES (Agir pour le Vivant et les Espêtes Sauvages), a French association that fights in our territory for the protection of unloved animals (fox, badger, etc.) and the cohabitation of humans and predators.
In addition, Animal Kids works with the NGO Reforest’action. With each order, the CO2 emissions emitted by transport are meticulously calculated, and trees are planted in compensation for these emissions. We love !
The price range is between 16 and 22 €. Accessible and more than eco-responsible fashion. To your credit cards!
Rooster in paste
Since 2007, this committed brand has placed ethics at the heart of its history. Their clothes, which showcase all endangered animals of land, sea and sky with their animal motifs, are made exclusively from organic cotton from India, in GOTS certified workshops.
Coq en Pâte also sells accessories for the outdoors as well as stationery, which is made in France, in Brittany. Made from eco-friendly and recycled materials, these goodies will become your children's essentials!
The concept
More than just a clothing brand, Coq en Pâte is committed. She supports NGOs, scientists and associations that fight for the conservation of nature. The Nicolas Hulot Foundation for Nature and Man, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Great Apes Conservation Project are among them. Thousands of euros have been poured into these various fights by the brand since 2014.
In addition, Rooster in paste finances education programs on environmental conservation. The aim is to raise awareness among young people and those around them about the protection of endangered biodiversity.
The price range is between € 25 and around fifty euros, and even offers a few pieces for adults.
Little woude
Although its creator, Mariètte van der Woude is Dutch, Little Woude is a French brand that offers clothing for babies and children from 6 months to 6 years old, as well as a 'newborn' category for toddlers. These are scalable, intuitive and eco-responsible clothes. The brand uses a mixture of hemp (plant) and organic cotton certified GOTS and OEKO-TEX, and which comes from Turkey. The stuffing for the plush comes from Germany.
As far as weaving and dyeing is concerned, everything happens in France. Since the brand supports French production and manufactures its pieces almost on demand, the couturiers are based within the country. Part of the tailoring takes place in their workshop in Vauréal, and the rest is produced by subcontractors near their offices in Charente-Maritime.
The concept
Parents often complain about having to buy clothes for their children every 3 months. Little Woude offers a whole new approach: “make the garment grow at the same time as the child”. With superb mastery of cuts and a little common sense, the designers came up with evolving parts. The models adjust in width and length, press studs have been placed in the right places, there are panels to lengthen the sides, and the fabrics are stretchy. There are then only 3 sizes in addition to size 0, because each item of clothing can last 2 years.
In addition, theThe pieces are mostly unisex, reversible (except t-shirts and harem pants) therefore offer twice as many combinations, easy to put on and suitable for several seasons. Here is a practical, responsible and sustainable fashion, and which respects the skin of the little ones!
The price range is between 15 and 80 €. Some parts are expensive, but last over time. Finally, we save money.
The cat's tail
The Bordeaux brand La Queue du Chat offers a range of ethical clothing accompanied by the pattern of these mustache hairballs. Whether it is from the cotton flower to the confection to the weaving, everything is GOTS certified. Since 2005, all of the brand's items have been produced by a supplier located on the coast of Gujarat in India.
A certified fair trade textile factory, which uses only organic cotton and respects the fundamental rights of its employees. Fair wages, gender equality, social coverage… in short, an ethical company that the founders of the brand visit once a year.
In order to minimize the carbon footprint as much as possible, the products travel by boat.
The concept
At La Queue de Chat, ethics extend to packaging. In fact, the clothes are packaged in pockets made from completely recyclable vegetable starch. However, the site advises against eating the packaging. In addition, the labels are made from recycled paper.
The company is doing one more good deed because it works in close collaboration with a Work Assistance Establishment and Service (ESAT) located near Bordeaux. In other words, it is a medico-social establishment which allows the professional and social integration of disabled people. The brand offers these people to take care of their stocks and shipments.
The price range is between 10 and 55 €. Go see, their site is super nice!
The small things
Little things is a French brand that offers a range of timeless clothing for girls and boys. The brand turns to ethical fashion that respects the environment. At home, 60% of the collections are made in organic cotton. The remaining 40% are made from natural materials such as Merino wool, the “star” of their winter collections.
80% of their collection is OEKO-TEX certified, and their manufacture takes place exclusively in Europe, in order to limit the carbon footprint.
The concept
The little things are a transparent company that knows each other. Indeed, they promise, these little things, a trustworthy business, genuine and completely honest with their customers and suppliers. They work in collaboration with family businesses.
The brand's unsold products are also donated to associations. Nice initiative!
The price range is between 20 and 55 €.
We hope you liked this list, and that it made you want to consume organic and environmentally friendly!
If you know of other eco-responsible, organic and ethical brands to dress little wolves, do not hesitate to share them with us!