Organic cotton is a natural material that is well suited for people with sensitive skin. We have carefully reviewed our entire production chain to minimise chemicals in the finished product. We only use organic cotton that has been cultivated without using any synthetic pesticides. We started using organic cotton in 2011. Due to its breathability and ease of care, organic cotton is an outstanding material for balaclavas and beanies that are used during spring, summer and autumn. Unlike many other fibres, it does not gather static electricity (...however, we cannot guarantee the children's hair to remain fully frizz-free in our beanies). The secret to the longevity of our organic cotton products is a hint of ultra-high-quality elastane that does not prevent washing at 60 degrees. Adding elastane fibre to the cotton knit makes it more flexible, enabling the product to retain its form upon repeated washing – in other words, the hats do not become droopy (yes, even as professionals, we do use this term). We produce the cotton knit for our products at our own knitting factory in Tampere, Finland. The yarn is spun in Germany and Italy. The raw material for the yarn originates from Turkey. Our organic cotton yarn is GOTS, OEKO-TEX and IVN certified. For a cotton fabric production process to be awarded these certificates, the textile production process must be well monitored and heavily regulated. The finished knit is dyed and washed by our partner at Hämeenkyrö in Finland. We repeatedly wash all KIVAT cotton knits during the manufacturing phase to remove any dying chemicals from the finished product. This means you do not need to wash KIVAT products before first use, and there are no unnecessary chemicals on the finished product. You can use the products fresh from the package – always ready to play! Our organic cotton products are washable at 60°C. Lower temperatures may dilute the colors. We do not recommend using fabric softeners. See more details on product care here. See all our organic cotton products by following this link.