Why Cotton Matters Cotton is the fabric of our lives—literally. As one of the most widely used natural fibres, it has been a cornerstone of textiles for centuries. From the clothes we wear to the bags we carry, cotton’s versatility makes it an integral part of daily life. But while its uses are endless, the […]
Introduction to Cotton Recycling Cotton is one of the world’s most widely used natural fibres, beloved for its versatility, comfort, and sustainability. However, the environmental impact of conventional cotton production is significant, with immense water usage, soil degradation, and chemical inputs contributing to resource depletion and pollution. Cotton recycling offers a potential solution to the […]
Introduction to rPETs Around ten million tons of plastic make it to our oceans every year, and the need for sustainable alternatives to plastic have never been more critical. The textile and fashion industry are the largest consumers of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and they are also spearheading the transition towards recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). At […]
What are certifications? An accreditation or certification, while slightly different are both ways by which a third party or authoritative body will confirm that a business or product complies with, and meets the standards that the third party or body expect in order to be awarded the certification or accreditation. For example, complying with the […]
BIDBI launched its Recycled Cotton Tote back in September. We were excited to offer a product made from recycled materials as sustainability is at the heart of everything we do here at BIDBI. We want that to reflect through our manufacturing and printing processes and also through our products. All of the cotton used to […]
Using cotton in our bags it’s important that we understand everything about it. Its uses, the impact of producing cotton and of course the history and where it came from, in this blog we have put together a brief history of cotton. Origins The exact origins of the beginning of cotton cultivation is uncertain, but […]
