The Tiny Big Sister

The Tiny Big Sister idea arose from the same creative duo of Tiny Cottons, Barb Bruno and Gerard Lazcano, a family-owned brand established in 2012 and since its foundation in the vibrant city of Barcelona.

The website mentions this collection is mainly produced in Europe, where it’s unknown. In fact, under each garment, you will find the specification of where it was made, principally Spain and Portugal. Still, as for what concerns each material’s origin, there is no further information we can provide you at the moment. 

The collection is a riot of warm colours, delicate fabrics and poetic patterns. From head to toe, you will find a piece of clothing that will fit your mood for the day! Nonetheless, we are sceptical about using some fabrics; in fact, you will find a mix of natural and synthetic materials, which are not the best for the environment. 

While synthetic fabrics are sometimes necessary to make clothes last longer, it is true they release microplastics during the washing process. Therefore, they need extra care to prevent unbearable harm to the environment. At COSH! We recommend you follow these tips for clothing washing – and, of course, prefer natural fibres over synthetic ones.

In this case, check the composition section of each garment in The Tiny Big Sister collections. Luckily, many of their selection is made of materials such as merino wool, alpaca, and cotton. Moreover, if you’re a big fan of cotton, it’s worth mentioning the 100% Pima cotton t‑shirt and long sleeves they have in their collection!

Due to the blended-materials composition of most garments in their collection, circularity is complex, and even biodegradability is challenging for The Tiny Big Sister. While this is a flaw of their collection, we understand that using some synthetic fibres, such as elastane, is sometimes necessary to extend the product’s life.

Most of The Tiny Big Sister collection seems to have been made in Spain or Portugal; nevertheless, we can’t state the exact supply chain’s length due to the lack of further information on their suppliers’ addresses or manufacturers. Their website mentions that their headquarters are located in Barcelona, where – hopefully – they do most of their production and that they own three shops in that city and Madrid. They wholesale to 34 countries as well, but how their garments travel across all these places is missing. 

The brand is not vegan since it uses animal-derived fabrics like merino wool and alpaca. Nothing is said about the yarn producers; thus, we can’t be sure about the animal well-being in The Tiny Big Sister’s supply chain. 

The bright side of the material mix is the chance to prolong the garments’ life since those fabrics tend to enhance their durability. To reach their full potential, wash them properly and take care of each one the right way. If you’re in doubt about how to do so, check COSH! Washing tips and follow the instructions under each product page on The Tiny Big Sister website.

To be good is difficult, so we understand that sometimes it takes longer. The Tiny Big Sister seems willing to board the journey, but the brand’s transparency journey is yet to be done. We miss a lot of information about suppliers, packaging and specifics on working conditions along their supply chain. Thus, stay tuned with COSH! for future updates on the brand!