Regular Striped Knit Shirt Made Of Organic Cotton
Description
Made by the legendary Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills and crafted from soft organic cotton, this short-sleeve shirt features a relaxed fit and open collar for an effortlessly laid-back look. The open-knit texture and bold vertical pattern give it a distinctive retro feel, while the button-up front adds structure. Ideal for warm-weather layering or worn on its own, it’s a standout piece for casual occasions or vacations. Style it with tailored shorts or loose trousers for a complete, easygoing summer outfit. Nature loving Danish designers Knowledge Cotton Apparel make low impact clothing for both the hike and the bar after.
Fit
Relaxed fit
Spec
Open-knit texture
Button-up front
Open collar
Material
100% organic cotton
Care
Care: Handwash. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry, iron at low temperature, do not dry clean
See our tips for caring for your clothes here.
Delivery
Free UK delivery 5-10 working days from dispatch
Dispatched from the designer in Denmark - no customs fees should be charged
Since Brexit, parcels can take longer to go through UK Customs and so express delivery is not available on this item
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Strong points
Organic cotton
Fair factory
Longstanding relationships with suppliers
People
Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills was founded in 1934 and have been pioneers in organic garment manufacturing. They work with almost exclusively organic and fair trade cotton. Rajlakshmi have build a reputation for high quality tailoring and respect for workers. The factory has a positive stance towards unions, with workers having the freedom to join any union they want. Workers also benefit from contributions to medical insurance and reimbursement for education fees for children up to university level.
To ensure social responsibility, KCA establishes long term relationships with carefully selected suppliers. In addition to KCA’s own supplier visits, they rely on third-party certification. Social compliance is a part of GOTS that each production step in the supply chain must comply with. This gives KCA the opportunity to ensure that social standards are met throughout their supply chain and not only with their direct supplier.
In addition to GOTS, KCA seeks out suppliers that have been third-party certified by SA8000, BSCI and Fairtrade.
Planet
Organic cotton helps farmers escape the health risks and financial burden of toxic chemicals involved in conventional cotton production. It also benefits wider communities by maintaining (rather than draining) the local water supply and keeping it clean. Knowledge Cotton Apparel's second and third tier suppliers (fabrics and raw materials) are based in the same geographical region as products are cut and sewn. This reduces the carbon footprint of their products compared to other fashion supply chains where inputs often cross back and forth around the world.
Suppliers
Shirt: Knitted in India by Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills (GOTS, SA8000 certified)
Organic cotton: MAA BASTAREN, JAIBIK KRUSHAK SANGH (GOTS)
Areas for development
GOTS living wage policy currently only requires that national legal standards are met. We’d love to see KCA collaborate with an organisation like the Fair Wear Foundation to advance the complex topic of a real living wage for garment workers.