The process of degumming ORGANIC SILK (removing the natural sericin from the silk fibers) uses one-quarter (1/4) of the amount of water compared to the degumming process for conventional silk. Meaning, the ORGANIC SILK production is significantly more water-efficient during the degumming stage, which is an important environmental benefit compared to conventional silk.

MULBERRY SILK is raised mostly indoor in cottages without using any chemical spray, right up to the point where the cocoons would be stifled, or processed with heat, in order to kill the pupa and keep it from breaking through the cocoon. Since cocoons are without impurities, need of using hard-metal chemicals related to killing germs or removing impurities are not required.

• Bio-dynamic agriculture for the Mulberry trees
• No appliance of pesticides. Do not contain any residues from artificial fertilisers or growth-enhancing substances
• Manufacturing without heavy metal salts and harmful chemicals

The GOTS certification proves that the production meets the requirements for “controlled biological production/husbandry” (kbT).

As a philosophy, we believe that humans should refrain from inflicting suffering on others, which is why we like to produce our garments from peace silk. Simply put, it means that silk worms can complete their life cycle* and finally fly away as a beautiful butterfly. Increase in production of PEACE SILK has seen increase in local pollination and resulted in return of many lost botanical species. 

*PEACE SILK cocoons are all allowed to hatch and breed, and the silk is processed from the hatched cocoons. In some cases, the cocoons can be pierced or cut open and the pupa tipped out.

The GOTS certification proves good social working conditions, that no child labour was used, and that everyone has been following the processes that contribute to an improved local economic balance. It also ensures fair wages for workers.

The high-quality silkworm feed crucially improves the quality of the silk. 

ORGANIC SILK supports the following Sustainable Development Goals laid out by the United Nations in 2015:

• Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
• Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
• Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
• Goal 15: seeks to protect, restore and promote the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems