7 more reasons to love a belly warmer...
CYCLING
The gap at the back
You know that feeling when you lean forward on a bike and feel the constant cold breeze on your lower back? It's because of little gap that
forms between your top and pants when you lean forward.
Your kidney region is exposed and it's the thing that creates
the wind chill factor all over and in your body.
A singlet tucked in is not the same. The action of leaning pull the
shoulders forward and slowly the singlet creeps up and in
comes the cold air.
A belly warmer stays in place across the gap.
ILLNESS AND RECOVERY
When the body needs a little TLC
Because Grandma said belly warmers are made with organic cotton, they're very soft on sensitive skin and there's no toxic residue
on the fabric. The simple design means they're
easy to slide on and off.
Also gives comforting, protective support over abdominal stitches after surgery - these are a very appreciated gift
for someone in recovery.
SUSTAINABILITY
TRADE PRACTISES
Let's change what is considered NORMAL in the garment industry.
Grandma said is only sourcing, producing & selling garments that are made under working conditions that would be considered acceptable for ALL PEOPLE.
We know there are many in the clothing (& other) industry who choose bad trade practises in the name of profit - who buy raw and finished goods from businesses who torture the crops with chemicals, have staff working for them in less than humane working environments, who work obscenely long hours and who pay well below average hourly rates.
This is not normal trade practices. It is common, but should not be considered normal.
We will only support other businesses who provide clean raw products, working conditions and pay equal to that which we would expect for ourselves. This includes, farms, processing factories, wholesalers, manufacturers and final sale.
THIS is the real NORMAL.
Grandma said organic cotton is sourced form a Fair Trade company in India. They are part of the OFC and Organic Exchange to ensure high quality standards.
The fabrics are dyed using hydrogen peroxide and/or low impact fibre-reactive dyes with no azo, sulfa or heavy metals. The manufacturing mills adhere strictly to fair labour practices.
Currently we manufacture in small batches in Sydney. Should we need to expand to a factory or OS, we will ensure all contractors adhere to strict favourable working conditions.
Image Credit: IndiaWaterPortal
Supporting ORGANIC COTTON FARMING
Diagramatic overview of Organic farming system in India
Image Credit: OrganicCotton.org
Image Credit: AboutOrganicCotton.org
