Materials
- Organic Cotton
- Recycled Cotton
- Polyester
- Recycled polyester
- Elastane
- Polyamide
- Recycled polyamide
- Viscose
- Wool
- Recycled wool
- Merino wool
- Cashmere
- Recycled cashmere
- Acrylic
- CIRCULOSE® (PYRATEX®)
- Natural rubber
- Leather
- Etilvinilacetate (EVA)
- Recycled nylon
Bobo Choses not only cares about the well-being of the wearer, but also the well-being of our planet. That’s why the brand does its best to be as sustainable as possible.
Bobo Choses uses a majority of natural materials, with more sustainable Cotton (including organic and regenerated cotton) accounting for more than half their collection. They have introduced BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) as a more sustainable source, and GRS (Global Recycling Standard) certified recycled cotton makes up 20% of their denim fabrics. They also use other natural materials like wool and rubber, and more sustainable synthetic materials like recycled polyamide and polyester.
Packaging
The brands shipping bags are made of resistant kraft paper that is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. The also have the international Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The polybags contain biodegradable plastic
A double closing systems ensures returns can be sent in the same packaging. These also have a smaller size compared to other traditional packaging options, reducing their environmental footprint “less transport volume, fewer costs, less fuel consumption, no seal, or fillings… no waste!”
Water usage & chemicals
The brand is aware of the environmental and health problems due to dangerous chemicals used in the textile industry, that’s why all garments are supposedly Oeko-Tex certified, which guarantees the non-toxicity of the garments. Their organic cotton is also GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified, which ensures a more sustainable production of the raw material.
For their Iconic Collection the brand usus NATURDYE. This innovative renewable dyeing process consumes 20% less water, 40% less energy and reduces carbon emissions.
Outerwear is treated with a BIONIC FINISH ECO water-resistant product and polyethylene bags contain biodegradable plastic.
Their products are also chromium and nickel free.
Bobo Choses analyses its garments at one of Europe’s leading research centres called AITEX to certify that their garments are healthy. They also work with organizations like ANTHESIS to help them with action plans to address carbon, water, and waste reduction.