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Product Type: Econscious Organic Cotton Visor Beanie - Color: Green - Model # EC-7050-GRN - Size: One Size Fits Most - Price: $12.99

Product Type: Econscious Organic Cotton Visor Beanie - Color: Brown - Model # EC-7050-BRN - Size: One Size Fits Most - Price: $12.99



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These hats are made by our friends at econscious.

This is their story.

At econscious, we’re all about making an impact on the market, not on the planet. Our company is serving a growing demand for organic and sustainable apparel and accessories that are durable, comfortable, and great looking. We offer you the variety and exceptional service you expect from a business-to-business enterprise, with the innovation and personality of a consumer brand.

Our founders have decades of experience in internationally-successful clothing companies, and are among the pioneers of organic apparel. This knowledge has enabled us to create the finest quality products using carefully sourced organic and sustainable fibers. econscious has established a market-based approach to sustainable manufacturing, working closely with our supply chain, treating workers fairly, and eliminating the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and other harmful chemicals.

At econscious our goal is to have the least possible environmental impact while manufacturing the best quality products. We view this goal as a constant process of improvement. Our supply chain is certified by Control Union and Oregon Tilth. All of our apparel and cotton bags are made in factories that have been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and verified by an independent third party. In addition, our domestic warehouse has been certified according to GOTS and verified by Oregon Tilth. This certification has earned 14 of our products the distinction being able to carry the GOTS finished goods label.

GOTS is the most comprehensive international standard for Organic textiles. GOTS ensures the “organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where does your cotton come from? A: Our current production uses fibers mostly from Turkey and India. Turkey has been the world’s largest grower of organic cotton, but soon India will be the world leader in cotton cultivation.

Q: Where are your products made? A: We make our products in China (hats mostly), Pakistan, India and Vietnam.

Q: Why does Econscious manufacture in China, Pakistan, India and Vietnam? A: We carefully choose our production locations based on the quality and market parameters required to meet the needs of our customers. In these locations we are able to manufacture according to the highest international standards of social, environmental and organic compliance while offering a finished product that makes economic sense for all parties.

Q: What steps have you taken to ensure the integrity of your supply chain? A: Our supply chain is certified by Control Union and Oregon Tilth. All of our apparel and cotton bags are made in factories that have been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and verified by an independent third party. In addition, our domestic warehouse has been certified according to GOTS and verified by Oregon Tilth. This certification has earned 14 of our products the distinction being able to carry the GOTS finished goods label. Click here to view our Oregon Tilth Certificate.

GOTS is the most comprehensive international standard for Organic textiles. GOTS ensures the “organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.”

Q: Is your Youth Tee compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Act Requirements for products intended for children age 12 and under? A: Our certification according to Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) serves as compliance verification for textiles. GOTS limits lead content in certain textile products to no more than 100 ppm lead. Our Youth Tee, style 4000, is manufactured with tracking labels as prescribed by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act guidelines.

Section 103(a) of the new law requires manufacturers to have a tracking label or other distinguishing permanent mark on any consumer product primarily intended for children twelve and younger. The tracking label must contain certain basic information, including the source of the product, the date of manufacture and more detailed information on the manufacturing process such as a batch or run number. The scope of this provision is quite broad in that it applies to all children’s products, including, but not limited to, items such as clothing or shoes not just toys and other regulated products. To learn more about the labeling requirements visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website: http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/cpsia.HTML#bytopic

Q: Why aren't the products made in the USA? A: While we would like to produce in the USA, at this time we're unable to secure US fiber, spin yarn in the US, and manufacture at a price and quality level that satisfy's market needs.

Q: Who certifies your cotton? A: Our cotton fiber is certified by Control Union (formerly known as SKAL) as well as other certification bodies recognized by the USDA NOP.

Q: Do you use natural dyes? A: We do not use natural dyes. We use high quality reactive dyes that have low environmental impact. These dyes are accepted by the Organic Trade Associations Fiber Standards as well as the new Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).

Q: Why do you use brass to make your zippers and clasps? A: Because brass does not have to be plated, the manufacturing process has a smaller environmental impact as compared to other options. We are continuously researching materials in an effort to find the most sustainable options.

Q: Are your goods Fair Trade? A: Currently, there is no Fair Trade certification available in the US for cotton garments. Fair Trade garments are available in the UK and certified by the FLO (Fair Labor Organization). The European certification is for the fiber only, not the finished garment. There are discussions underway between FLO and Transfair (the certification body for fair trade in the US) to certify the entire chain of manufacturing, from fiber to finished garment.

Q: What are the working conditions in your factories? A: Our Organic cotton apparel and bags are produced in factories that have been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) by an independent third party agency. Section 3 of the GOTS addresses important social components designed to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace is provided. Our primary organic cotton cap factory is WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production) certified; visit http://www.wrapapparel.org.

Q: What is organic farming? A: The term organic describes a method of farming without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides or fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation or genetic engineering, and are certified by an accredited independent organization. It is a system of farming that strives for a balance with nature, using methods and materials that are of low impact to the environment (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: What are the government standards established for organic farming production? A: The US the standard is the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The EU standard is the EEC 2092/2091. The Japanese standard is JAS. India and Australia also have organic standards (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: Who certifies farms to organic standards? A: Certification is done by independent, third party certifiers accredited to the standards being certified against (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: What are the steps to becoming a certified farm? A:Submit application to accredited independent 3rd party certifier

•Develop Farm Plan for Ecosystem Management •Develop an Internal Control System, includes record keeping •Annual Inspections by certifier •Transition period of 2-3 years depending on standard (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: What are the differences between organic and conventional farming? A: The major differences are in the following categories: seeds, weed control, soil and water and harvest practice. For more information, check out the Organic Exchange Symbiosis booklet (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: What proportion of the agricultural chemicals are used to support conventional farming practices for cotton? A: Conventionally grown cotton consumes 25% of the insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides used in the world (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: How much chemicals are used to produce one t-shirt? A: Conventional farming devours roughly 150 grams or 1/3 of a pound of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough cotton for a single t-shirt. (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: How does organic farming support bio-diversity? A: Through crop rotation, promotion of soil health, and through an absence of agriculture chemicals that effect the ability of wild life and insects around the farm to thrive (Source: Organic Trade Association, 2008).

Q: Which countries produce the most organic cotton globally? A: In 2008, the top five organic cotton producing countries were India (51%), Syria (19%), Turkey (17%), China (5%), and Tanzania (2%). Altogether, these five countries represent 94 percent of the world's organic cotton production (Source: Organic Exchange: Organic Cotton Market Report, 2008).

Q: Where can I get details about global organic cotton production? A: Today there many of organizations working to educate people about the benefits of organic agricultural methods in an effort to promote the growth of organics globally. Here are a few of the sites we recommend visiting to learn more:

Organic Exchange www.organicexchange.org

Organic Farming Research Foundation www.ofrf.org

Organic Trade Associate www.ota.com

Pesticide Action Network www.panna.org

Rodale Institute www.rodaleinstitute.org

The Organic Center www.organic-center.org