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Top 10 eco-clothing companies

Junior's list of top eco-friendly clothing compannies

Posted: 19 March 2009

	Organics For Kids Organics For Kids' ever popular Breton stripe collection features a selection of fresh, uplifting colours for the summer. Made from fairly traded, 100% organic cotton the fabric is kind to the skin and beautifully cool for hot sunny days. Pictured Bandanna Bib, £7.00 For more information, visit www.OrganicsForKids.com
	Katharine Hamnett The enfant terrible of all things economic has launched a kid’s range of t-shirts. Sport your little ones in t-shirts with political slogans, green issues and world peace. Pictured Save the future tee £20 by Katharine Hamnett (ages 2-10) For more information, visit www.katharinehamnett.com
	Frugi Organic cotton for children is Frugi, using 100 % cotton free from pesticides. Those who feel guilty with their self indulgent shopping habits can feel at ease purchasing a Frugi look, as Frugi are a member of For the Planet which means that 1% of their turnover is donated to grass-root environmental concerns. Pictured Play day tunic £20 by Frugi (ages 2-6 years) For more information, visit www.welovefrugi.com
	Lola and James Lola and James make t-shirts from recycled vintage rock, sports memorabilia and other types of vintage tees. Each tee is completely different, so your little one will be totally unique. All fabrics are recycled and if you’re even more interested they have customised recycled cashmere blankets on offer! Pictured Long sleeved t-shirt from £26 by Lola & James (ages 0-6) For more information, visit www.dollyrockers.co.uk
	Piecemeal Piecemeal offer clothes that care about the future. All of Piecemeal's fabrics ere either ecologically certified, reused or recycled. The collection also looks good, with beautiful granddad shirts, ribbed knit accessories and well cut denims.p> Pictured Purple linen granddad shirt £70, white granddad shirt £70, orange t-shirt £37, denim jeans £74, scarf and hat combo £60 all by Piecemeal (ages 12 months-6 years) For more information, visit www.modernchild.net
	Popupshop Popupshop is fashion for kids that are committed to being up-to-the-minute and also sustainable. The production of all products is always done to lessen any upset on the environment. Pictured Black 100 % organic cotton tee £14 and 100 % organic cotton moon skirt from £20 both by Popupshop (ages 1-8) For more information, visit www.littlefashiongallery.com
	Nixie Nixie Clothing source all of their sustainable fabrics from the UK, their aim is to make beautiful designs for children in reclaimed fabrics that rejects the fashion industries usual wastage of textiles. Pictured Patchwork dress from £46 by Nixie Clothing (ages1-8) (ages 1-8) For more information, visit www.nixieclothing.com
	Aravore Babies Aravore baby’s clothes are devoted to being crafted in fairly traded organic cotton. Dyes and bleach are side stepped to be kind to your child’s skin and kind to the environment. Every outfit has is decorated with beautiful hand crafted trims and details made in Aravore’s workshops in Asuncion by local craftswomen. Pictured Apricot dress from £52 by Aravore Babies (ages 6 months-6 years) For more information, visit ) www.aravore-babies.com
	Lille Barn Lille Barn beautifully made clothes are all made in natural fabrics. Organic cottons are made without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilesers, merino wools are crafted in 100 % extra-fine oeko-tex and woolmark certified wool. Pictured Organic cotton striped cardigan £28 and striped polo £26 both by Lille Barn (ages 3 months- 4 years) For more information, visit www.yellowlolly.co.uk
	victoriachristmas Victoria studied fashion at Central St. Martins, but decided to steer away from women’s wear with a cute baby range that is fashionable yet ethical. All creations are made in organic cotton. Pictured Paparazzi Organic cotton jacket £108 by Victoria Christmas (ages 6 months-12 months) For more information, visit www.littlefashiongallery.com