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Summer is finally coming and we are banishing thick jackets, sweaters and the like to the back of the wardrobe. Our daily styling now includes airy shirts and – if it is a bit cooler in the mornings and evenings – light hoodies. Have you noticed that some textiles are significantly more comfortable to wear than others? What is the reason? On the materials!
Cotton fibers have completely different properties than chemical fibers. Luckily, because cotton clothing protects us from excessive sweating and sweating on warm days. And if it's organic cotton, you're even making a valuable contribution to sustainability.
Apart from the fact that cotton fibers are very kind to the skin and only have an extremely low allergy potential, they also score points for being significantly more comfortable to wear than synthetic fibers. This is mainly due to the very good air permeability and absorbency. Cotton fibers are able to absorb more than 60 percent of their own weight in moisture. They can also transport excess heat to the outside.
In this way, they have a temperature and moisture regulating effect and help you stay “cool”; to get through hot days. In addition, cotton fibers are very soft and cuddly (keyword wearing comfort!), but on the other hand also super easy-care and hard-wearing.
You can simply wash out a favorite shirt made of cotton fibers in the evening and it will be ready for use and fresh again in the morning. Chemical fibers quickly feel uncomfortable on your body in summer as they can lead to a real build-up of heat. This is because chemical fibers such as polyester absorb almost no moisture. The sweat stays on your body and you stew in your own juice, so to speak.
And there is another ugly effect: Sweaty textiles made from man-made fibers develop a very unpleasant odor because odor-forming skin germs can multiply particularly well in them. In cotton fibers, however, these micrococci do not feel so comfortable. With textiles made of cotton fibers you not only enjoy a much higher wearing comfort, but also prevent the people around you from turning up their noses.
It is always better not to rely on conventional cotton but on organic cotton fibers. Neither chemical fertilizers nor pesticides may be used for their cultivation. This is not only good for the environment, but also for you! Only compost and manure are used as fertilizer, which means that the soil has a comparatively high proportion of humus. This in turn can absorb more CO2 and water: another point for sustainability!
When growing organic cotton, strict attention is also paid to avoiding monoculture, which would deplete the soil and lead to poorer plant health. Diseases and pests are also less common with alternating planting. Organic cotton fibers have a clear advantage over conventional cotton and, of course, over man-made fibers.
With our textiles made of organic cotton fibers you come light and airy, sustainable and also fashionable up to date through the summer, because environmental awareness is very trendy. And let's be honest: You don't want to sweat when partying at the festival or chilling in the beer garden or street café, but want to enjoy relaxed wearing comfort?
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The Von Tiling we strive to be as sustainable, socially responsible, environmentally friendly and transparent as possible in all areas of our production and sales. In the meantime, we have been very successful in doing this in the textile industry. But what about other areas that we encounter in everyday life outside of our work?
We want about that Waste of food speak. Most can imagine something, but it's not just about the senseless throwing away of edible food in homes and supermarkets. It's also about food leftovers in restaurants, about the overproduction of fast-food chains and also about the sorting out of field crops that are of absolutely fine quality and just don't meet the standards visually.
With that in mind, let's take a look at some facts so we're all on the same page.
A study by the BMEL (Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture):
The BMEL has determined that around twelve million tonnes of edible food are thrown away in Germany (study published in September 2019).
12% of this waste occurs on the field/greenhouse alone. Fruit and vegetables that are perfectly fine are left lying around here. Or it is misused for biogas production. This is only done for aesthetic reasons and because straight cucumbers stack better than crooked ones.
In France, the “Ugly Fruits and Vegetables” (Fruits et légumes moches) campaign has been running for several years. Since 2019 there has also been an initiative in Germany called “Zu gut für die Tonne” (zugutfuerdietonne.de).
In Germany, for example, the company Etepetete (etepetete-bio.de) is actively addressing the problem. In cooperation with local organic farmers, Etepetete buys up the harvest that cannot be sold wholesale or retail. These are then packed in food boxes and delivered to the customers. It is therefore not possible to order a specific product. You get what is there. Because the constant availability of almost all products in the supermarket is anything but sustainable. But more on that in the next section.
Who even actively saving food can, for example, inquire in the area: Which farmers offer a so-called post-harvest? You go over a harvested field and collect, for example, potatoes that the harvesters have left over. Sometimes you can even do this for free and take a whole sack with you, sometimes they are weighed and you pay a small fee. The “Mundraub” platform (www.mundraub.org) works in a similar way. Local fruit trees and meadow orchards are displayed here, where stone fruit, nuts and berries can be harvested free of charge.
According to the BMEL, the food industry is the second largest waster at 18%. Welthungerhilfe writes: “In industry, most food losses arise from transport damage, incorrect storage and production-related causes. Internal quality assurance and overproduction also contribute to this.” (https://www.welthungerhilfe.de/lebensmittelverschwendung/#c16879) This is due to the maxim that everything must always be available. A development that has been manifesting itself more and more in the course of globalization for decades and that almost triggers resentment when a product is not available. Food intended for the German market is produced worldwide. Perishable goods such as fruit and vegetables in particular spoil on the long transport routes. We don't even want to start at this point with the extreme CO2 pollution caused by transport.
Farm romance - often different than expected (but that's another topic)
Why do we have to import strawberries from South Africa for Christmas when they grow in abundance in the region during the summer? Or why do we have to fly in the kiwis from New Zealand when they also thrive well in Italy at any time of the year? One of the big trends in the food sector, which we hope will become widespread, is regional and seasonal. However, since most of us grew up with a full range of products all year round and schools also fail completely when it comes to regional agriculture, there are so-called seasonal calendars that show what comes from German/regional production this month. (e.g https://utopia.de/ratgeber/saisonkalender-fuer-gemuese-obst/) If the food industry were to jump on this massive trend, food waste could be significantly reduced and many transport routes saved.
When you think of food waste, the first thing that comes to mind are images of overflowing bins behind supermarkets that would rather throw away good produce than give it to employees or those in need. "Containering" has almost become a sport here: people sneak onto the premises of the supermarkets to steal the contents of the containers - the rubbish. Of course it's illegal, but the moral question is: is it justifiable to throw away food when people around the corner are starving and can hardly afford healthy food? But we don't want to have a debate about poverty at this point either.
TIn fact, the supermarket waste we see in the news accounts for only 4% of all food waste. Of course, the supermarkets and discounters would also take a step in the right direction if they focused on seasonal products or simply stocked their fresh food counters and fruit and vegetable counters a little less opulently. I think that at half past nine in the evening the vegetable shelves can look a little ransacked. At least that's what I prefer to overflowing garbage cans.
Eating out is an area where food waste is almost inevitable. Restaurants cannot anticipate what diners will order throughout the day. Food that has already been cooked or prepared is very difficult to distribute. A small, clear menu, which is then also filled with regional products, can at least reduce the amount of overproduction here. This can then be adjusted seasonally. The ingredients can be bought fresh. A large variety always means that a lot is left over and not processed. Or a large part of the ingredients is not fresh, but comes from the bag. So the next time you go to a restaurant, you might want to choose a place that has a smaller menu. Maybe this even supports the farmers from the region.
A full table - whether from containers or from local organic farmers ... colorful is healthy!
And so are we already reached the last area: the households that waste food.
And this area accounts for a staggering 52 percent of the overall problem. Many households buy far more than they can actually use. It then ends up in the garbage. The easiest ways to reduce here are: Shop smaller amounts more often, plan your next meals in advance, write a shopping list and don't go shopping when you're hungry. These are all tips we've probably heard before. And yes, it really works.
Of course you can also buy exactly the amount you really need in a bulk store (https://unverpackt-verband.de/).
If something has "expired", it often helps to simply smell the product and/or taste it carefully. The MHD means that the product AT LEAST be edible until that day set a link from your homepage to Fewo-von-Privat.de. Since companies are usually always concerned about keeping their own risk as low as possible, we have of course set this date at an early point in time in order to categorically avoid any problems with liability claims. In addition, the number of people who dispose of products after the best-before date without checking them is very high. In this case, a short shelf life is of course an incentive to buy again. But MHD stands for Best before, so "mindestens halbar bis" and not "absolutely life-threatening“. Yoghurt can be eaten even weeks after the best-before date and canned goods last forever anyway. Product-appropriate storage and compliance with the cold chain are of course always a prerequisite.
Let's all make this world a better place together and rethink how we deal with food in all areas. With your purchase decisions you determine what is on offer on the market. And the more people eat regionally and seasonally, the more all players in the food industry are forced to rethink.
Thanks for your time... and bon appetit!
The Fair Wear Foundation is a independent non-profit organization from the Netherlands with a clear goal: better working conditions in the clothing industry. They operate mainly in the production countries of Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. The organization faces the grievances and fights for fair production processes.
Every apparel company is open to joining the Fair Wear Foundation. This membership brings many benefits to all parties involved: the FWF actively supports companies, one sustainable supply chain build. In addition, the organization serves as a point of contact for all employees and supports them in case of problems. Each member company demonstrates its transparency and credibility with the Fear Wear label, as regular inspections ensure that companies adhere to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines and honestly earn the label. The development of the companies is also very important to the FWF.
Find a large selection of assistance is intended to assist companies with problem solving and thus lead to improved efficiency. For example, they inform about crisis management, sustainability and improvement measures in various workshops and meetings and regularly offer networking meetings for the exchange of knowledge. The currently about 80 FWF member companies produce more than 130 brands and sell their products in more than 20.000 retail branches around the world.
If you want to be a member of the FWF, you have to do some Standards comply. They serve to protect the workers and ensure fairness in production.
The main focus is on the sewing factories. In addition to the regular checks depends in all farms the Information line out. It offers all unjustified workers the opportunity to complain 24/7, also anonymously. The organization is reviewing the problem and is supporting it.
Despite regular and extensive controls, the label offers no guarantee for fair textiles. A member commits to improving working conditions when entering, which is why the participating companies can meet the standards to varying degrees. While some companies are already well advanced in their development, others are only just beginning. To what extent the production is fair, the logo does not indicate.
That can be to the consumer too Confusion lead them through the lack of transparency to the illusion that the purchased product is fairer than real. How far the development of a single company has progressed can be difficult to assess as a consumer. Who wants to play it safe, should be the Performance Check read through the various brands to get more clarity.
Alternative Label: Gloal Organic Textile Standard
This problem may be with the label of Gloal Organic Textile Standard do not occur. The organization has similar goals, but implements them differently. GOTS wants to guarantee the sustainable production of textiles and also pays attention to social working conditions and safety standards. If you want to become a GOTS member, you have to meet all the criteria from your catalog when you join. Both environmental and social criteria are relevant for this. The company's social responsibility is ensured with the help of a regular dual control system. In doing so, operational controls are carried out and the products are randomly analyzed for prohibited residues.
Another and very well-known label in the textile industry is FAIRTRADE Cotton, The voluntary organization ensures stable cotton prices and therefore better wages in the growing and processing areas. In addition, they also advocated better working conditions, environmentally friendly production processes and child labor. At the plantations they support the building of democratic structures and promote trade union organizations among the workers so that they themselves can better fight injustice and defend their rights. If you want to receive a Fairtrade certification, you must meet certain core requirements. Upon joining, the company commits itself to working on the development requirements and improving the production process within fixed periods.
Um long-term solutions to create, the works FWF at different levels: it motivates sustainability and social working conditions, supports companies in the improvement process and actively controls compliance with the standards. Thus, the members profit in both directions from the organization and the consumers are provided with a fair product. Also other organizations, such as FAIR TRADE or Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) put on this method.
"Von Tiling"Is proud to follow and meet the standards of these three labels. We vow to uphold and promote compliance with social standards and thus live up to our responsibilities. We always promise you fair and sustainable product.
As a consumer - or manufacturer - of textiles, the question arises again and again which resources should be used best. Whom Environmental protection at heart who pays attention to sustainable and fair trade textiles. The goals are to conserve raw material sources, to produce in a water and energy-saving manner and not to overburden the environment. The course for these projects is already set in the Choosing the right resources placed.
Saved liters of water.
What sounds unimaginable at first is actually a well-known method of clothing production for several decades. Wood becomes for over 100 years used in the clothing industry. Mostly eucalyptus trees were popular. The wood chips are mixed with hot water to a cellulose pulp, which is also known as viscose. Pressing produces threads which are processed for the production of clothing. Because with this method high water consumption and the Application of chemical agents connected, the production process was discontinued.
Today, however, newer production processes can reuse water at 99%, and all that without chemical additives, This is often done with beechwood fibers. These trees grow in our area without the addition of fertilizer, which saves transportation. Through an organic solvent, the cellulose dissolves from the wood chips. The honey-like mass is then formed into fine fibers, dried and processed into yarn. It is also beneficial that wood clothing ecologically degradable is. Popular properties of wooden clothing, for example, are that they breathable, antibacterial and suitable for allergy sufferers at a hunt.
By a similar production process can also Milk as a textile resource serve. Since 1930 became the milk protein casein pressed into fibers and processed into clothing. However, this process used to be one too big water consumption and chemical agents connected. Through modern knowledge is the production these days completely chemical-free and with very little water consumption possible.
Milk does not require long transport routes and is biodegradable. Anke Domaske shows with her company QMILKthat too untrinkable milk can be used. Thus, less milk is poured away. The garments are also said that they emollient be if their amino acids are not killed in the process. Theoretically, the garments can even be eaten, as they are completely harmless to the body and body digestible are. In an interview with the SZ The manufacturer bravely bites into a shirt and chews.
Millions of liters of milk are thrown away.
The first finds of hemp-made products were ropes, which 2800 v. Chr. in China were used. Especially in Asia and India used the tear-resistant and long-lasting natural product. It is obtained from the hemp plant whose fibers can be further processed into substances.
In Europe came the first hemp products at the time of the Celts on. It is mainly ropes that are around 500 BC. were used. Especially in shipping, the fiber was very popular. In the Middle Ages, sailcloths, ropes and sacks were made out of it.
The use of hemp went with the advent of Cotton fiber back because it was much cheaper to produce. In addition, cannabis consumption caused criticism of the plant. Although industrial hemp almost no THC content has (maximum 0,2%), the cultivation was soon banned everywhere. One of the main reasons for this was the government's anti-cannabis propaganda.
Today, clothing and products made of hemp are just one more niche product, The hemp fiber is nowadays mostly used as insulating material. The plant has many advantages over ordinary clothing fabrics. As she very resistant insects and, because of their way of growing, no weeds can develop, they do not have to be sprayed with insecticides and pesticides. This makes it very suitable for allergy sufferers. In addition, the cultivation is very inexpensive and sustainable.
Cultivation is increasing in Asia, but also France, Germany and the Czech Republic are growing hemp plants for the textile industry.
Hemp clothing can be found for example in health food stores or online at hemp love, Pure Pure or HempAge Kaufen.
Percent more fibers than a linen plant.
We summarize: Nowadays there are many alternatives to the already known raw materials for clothing, which are good for us humans and the planet. We at too Von Tiling want with our offer fair produced clothes take a step in that direction.
Due to the still very early stages of the alternatives and still further developments we observe this market and plan in this direction. Another alternative We will also present it later, probably even with a product.
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Re-used probes
Size: approx. 18 cm x 14 cm
Material: Made in two layers - outside 100% polyester, inside 100% cotton
Washable: recommended at 60 ° C
unlimited reusable
Volume discount available (from 3 pieces)
- For hygienic reasons, the masks are usually sent separately to other textiles -
Re-used probes
Size: approx. 18 cm x 14 cm
Material: Made in two layers - outside 100% polyester, inside 100% cotton
Washable: recommended at 60 ° C
unlimited reusable
Volume discount available (from 3 pieces)
- For hygienic reasons, the masks are usually sent separately to other textiles -
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The tag on one shirt says “Wash at 30 degree” and the other one is 40 degrees, but I want to wash them both together.
And that's exactly what you can do!
"Three t-shirts for only 10 Euro!" What offer! That's too good to be true. For a price like that you have to buy it straight away. But what is the real price for such bargains?
The media coverage circumnavigates the topic of Mass production of textiles unfortunately too often. A small protest in the interior is more interesting than the 10. catastrophic fire this year in a foreign factory, in which also German companies produce. The brands, who blame it, circumvent the topic as skilfully as the other media landscape and prefer to emphasize what they are socially engaged for instead. Thus, they represent an image to the outside, which corresponds to the truth in the rarest of cases.
