My Little Cozmo is a Spanish children’s clothing brand. Based in Barcelona, this is where not only the design phase but also the production happens. By having all clothes produced in their own, local area, My Little Cozmo has direct control over the whole process. Part of the production they do themselves, the rest is done in small production workshops in the area. By doing so, the brand also aims to provide employment opportunities for women in the area.
Several My Little Cozmo products are certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). This not only means that the products are made of organic cotton, but also that strict environmental and social standards are followed. The certificate also checks working conditions throughout the production process.
My Little Cozmo uses a variety of sustainable and non-sustainable materials in their collection. The brand aims to use more sustainable and natural materials in the future. In particular, My Little Cozmo is increasingly using GOTS-certified organic cotton. The GOTS certificate (Global Organic Textile Standard) guarantees that no chemicals were used in the production process and that the product was made in ethical conditions.
The garments made from conventional cotton do have the BCI label (Better Cotton Initiative). This is an initiative that encourages cotton producers to use fewer chemicals. It also monitors the water use and soil quality at the plantations. However, the BCI label is not as strict, which means that only a small percentage of cotton has to be of “better” origin. You can read more about that here.
Unfortunately, My Little Cozmo also uses less sustainable materials. For example, some garments are made of polyester, polyamide and polyacrylic. With these and other synthetic materials, there is a risk of microplastics being released during washing of the clothes. Microplastics are very small particles of plastic that can be carried into rivers and oceans. To prevent this, you can wash synthetic clothes in a Guppyfriend, a laundry bag that collects the microplastics.
The circularity of a product depends on the materials it is made of. A product made from a blend of different materials is more difficult to recycle than one made from a single material. Clothing made from a natural material and which is free of chemicals, for example organic cotton, is even biodegradable. Therefore, how circular it is varies for each My Little Cozmo product.
My Little Cozmo has a short supply chain. The brand uses materials sourced from European manufacturers and also produces their collection in Europe. So the clothes don’t have to travel long distances to get to you!
Various animal materials are used in My Little Cozmo’s collection. But the brand has its own policy limiting the use of animal materials. Several materials are banned from the collection: fur, mohair, hides, conventional silk and materials from endangered forests.
Wool is used, but only mulesing-free wool. Mulesing is an animal-unfriendly practice where skin from the sheep is cut away without anaesthetic to avoid infections.
Down is used in some garments. For this, My Little Cozmo uses upcycled down. This way, no animals are directly involved in the product.
My Little Cozmo makes quality baby and children’s clothing. The designs are a mix of retro styles and modern influences. The collections feature bright colours, colourful prints and ruffles.
The brand encourages their customers to take care of their products. With its ‘conscious care instructions’, the brand aims to provide tips on how to keep clothes looking great for longer. This way, My Little Cozmo hopes that thanks to the prolonged lifespan of their products, more children will be able to enjoy them. In doing so, the brand also encourages to repair garments (or have them repaired) when necessary, instead of replacing them.
My Little Cozmo does tell about their production locations, but is not specific about it. Because the brand uses many different materials, it is also not always clear where the materials come from.
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