Becoming a parent, or caring for a precious little one, often makes us demand more from the world: if not before, we now start to demand greener, healthier, and better options. Savant lists six beautiful eco-friendly children’s wear brands that aim to have a positive impact on our children’s lives. And a minimal impact on the environment.
Words: Meri Frig
1. Yoli & Otis
Baby wearing fans can find an eco-friendly option from Yoli & Otis: they are all herbal dyed, ethically made and organic. Baby carriers and slings with the minimalistic and elegant look encourage bonding with baby. PS. Yoli & Otis Instagram followers get a glimpse of natural paradises and beautiful landscapes in Byron Bay and Bali, where the brand is based.
2. Little Creative Factory
Little Creative Factory manufactures big dreams and consciously crafted, playful garments. Following the “0 km” philosophy, all garments are designed, produced and sourced locally in Barcelona. The designs are playful yet minimalistic. The new Dancers collection brings joy and inspiration to wannabe ballerinas, young and old.
3. Bobo Choses
Working in an old toy factory in Spain, the people behind Bobo Choses are big believers in fun and caring for the world. The super cute Bobo Choses clothes are adored by kids and adults. The W.I.M.A.M.P. (“worldwide inventive minds against monsters of pollution”) capsule collection, featuring kids’ drawings from around the world, was created to raise awareness on sea pollution: profits are donated to ocean conservation.
4. 1212
1212 was born from a personal desire for children’s clothing that is organic and gentle on allergic and sensitive skin, as well as minimalistic and aesthetic. The collections are simple, designed to allow our minds to breathe in - what it seems like - the increasingly complicated everyday life. For every purchase, 1212 donates an item from their collection to an organisation that provides low-income children with clothing and basic necessities. With the get-give philosophy, 1212 hopes to make the world a little bit kinder, simpler, and greener.
5. Konges Slojd
From Copenhagen, Denmark, Konges Slojd is for the fans of hygge and Scandinavian design. Wrap your baby in super soft hygsoft organic cotton and get cosy under the famous Konges Slojd cloud mobile, promised to bring tranquility to any room.
6. Soor Ploom
Thoughtfully made in Brooklyn, Soor Ploom wants to have a positive impact on our children’s lives by teaching them to care about the clothing they wear and how it is made. For the fans of rompers, bloomers, suspender skirts, the nostalgic and dreamy look.