Good quality materials and workmanship significantly extend the life of your new favorite piece. Rely on the quality of natural fibers that have been obtained and processed in an environmentally friendly way wherever possible. You can find information online in the product description or in the store on the label of your desired item.

High-quality natural fibers from organic cultivation ..

• protect the soil and water by not using harmful substances.

• avoid waste thanks to their long service life.

• offer pleasant wearing comfort.

Unfortunately, eco-labels are not subject to uniform standards. You should therefore look out for internationally recognized and independently certified seals such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or the Green Button. This way you can be sure that you are making an ecologically reliable choice.

• A reputable eco-label assures you ..

• independently defined, transparent criteria.

• a transparent award process.

• a regular review of the label holders.

Check the information on the product label before every textile purchase. A quick glance at the label offers you the great advantage of choosing a product that is as gentle as possible on people, animals and the environment during production, use and disposal.

• The information on the label tells you, among other things ..

• which fibers the garment is made of.

• in which country the product was manufactured.

• whether and in what quantity the fibers contained were obtained organically.

Rely on the power of nature when washing: In contrast to conventional petrochemical-enriched detergents, natural variants are much less harmful to skin and water. So you are doing yourself and the environment a big favor.

Did you know that the following natural formulas are suitable as detergents?

• Soapwort, ivy and horse chestnut can be made into purely plant-based detergents at home.

• A mixture of curd soap, baking soda and essential oils washes white laundry clean.

• You can use soap nuts several times in the washing machine.

• Vinegar in the fabric softener compartment softens laundry and prevents limescale build-up in your washing machine.

Natural materials have a high self-cleaning power. That's why airing is often enough to freshen them up. If a wash cycle is necessary, select the coolest efficient wash temperature and air dry your laundry instead of tumble drying. These care routines are gentle on your clothes and also improve your eco-balance.

Did you know that ..

• a 10-year-old machine uses up to 171% more water than a new one?

• a spin cycle with 1000 revolutions per minute saves energy, protects your clothes and prepares them perfectly for air drying?

• normally soiled laundry is gently cleaned at 30 to 40°C?

Give garments a second life: What you no longer like may appeal to someone else. High-quality items in particular have a long life. If you still long for a change of fashion, there are numerous ways to pass on discarded items. In this way, you avoid waste and resources and increase your budget.

Here you can find ways to pass on clothes in good condition:

• Flea markets in your area.

• Clothes swaps online and in cultural institutions.

• Internet platforms for second-hand fashion.

• Or organize swap parties with friends.

Donating clothes is an environmentally friendly and socially responsible alternative to disposing of textiles in household waste. Only items that are still in good condition should be donated so that they can really help people in need. When donating, make sure that you only pass on your discarded textiles to reputable providers.

These seals identify charitable and reputable providers of clothing collections:

• Fairwertung is a non-profit association that operates according to socially and environmentally responsible standards.

• The German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) only awards its seal to audited organizations.

• The Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Waste Disposal (bsve) guarantees transparent, traceable and environmentally friendly recycling routes with its seal.

A detail that has gone out of fashion, a seam that has come undone, suddenly a few kilos more or less on the scales. Garments that have seen better days have by no means lost their value. Old techniques such as darning and mending and newer creative ideas such as patching and upcycling give your textiles a new shine and a personal touch.

Let us inspire you with a few ideas:

• Threadbare areas can be creatively mended with patches.

• Holes in woolen materials can be easily filled by hand

• Ex-favorite jeans can be transformed into a shoulder bag, for example, with a little skill.

• Old cotton fabrics can be used in the home and garden.

We use state-of-the-art technologies for the mechanical production of our textiles, thus reducing electricity consumption and the production of greenhouse gases.

At hessnatur, we use water-saving and water-conserving processes at every stage of production to counteract water shortages and contamination.

With ecological cultivation and grazing methods, we protect the soil used by hessnatur and keep it fertile and productive for future generations.

We use organic fertilizers and fight pests with their natural enemies in order to protect biodiversity and preserve existing ecosystems.