Material: 100% Cotton
Origin of Cotton: India
Spun into Yarn: Brescia, Italy
Certificates: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, OCS 100

• Cotton is a natural fibre harvested from the seeds of the cotton plant.
• The bur (the fluffy top of the cotton) is picked from the plant, bleached, carded, combed, straightened up, separated and then spun into yarn. This yarn is either woven into a fabric.
• We use the finest extra-long cotton fibres, often referred to as Egyptian cotton in reference to its traditional origin in Egypt's Nile River Valley. It is now also produced in other parts of the world.
• Our extra long-staple cotton comes from India.
• Using extra-long cotton fibres of over 35 mm in length makes the fabric extra soft, durable, and less prone to pilling. In contrast, standard cotton fibres measure 25mm or less. 
• With its smooth, breathable and cooling fibres, the material is biodegradable and hypoallergenic. 
• Starting at 1000, Egyptian cotton's thread count is the highest among all cotton types, resulting in finer and more flexible fabric. In contrast, linen typically has a thread count ranging from 100 to 200, yielding a firmer texture.
• Cotton cultivation typically entails substantial water usage, along with the application of fertilisers, pesticides, and machinery, which can contribute to soil erosion. Cotton is primarily hand-picked, thereby reducing these environmental impacts, though it requires significant labour.
• At DUALLE, we procure GOTS-certified organic cotton, ensuring the use of organic practices such as natural fertilisers and pest control methods. We have also implemented more efficient irrigation systems to promote biodiversity and safeguard native and local communities.
• Furthermore, our yarn is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ensuring our textiles are free from harmful substances and safe for human health.

Method: Eco Chemical Dye
Dyed in: Brescia, Italy

• Deep black and white are the most challenging colors to achieve with natural dyes, with no current textile industry solutions. Thus, we use an eco dye process for these colors, which is more responsible than traditional methods in terms of resource use and environmental impact.
• We also use eco dye methods when we need to achieve colors or a specific aesthetic look that is not attainable with natural dyes.

Recommended to wash at 30°C in DUALLE’s laundry bag with mild detergent, eco-labelled if possible.

Dry in shadow.