Kowtow produces organic, women's renewable and biodegradable garments through a slow production chain. They design for longevity with in-house, meaning the fabrics are unique to Kowtow. If you’re looking for modern and solid pieces, Kowtow is the shop for you.
Kowtow
Kowtow produces organic, women’s renewable and biodegradable garments through a slow production chain. They design for longevity with in-house, meaning the fabrics are unique to Kowtow. If you’re looking for modern and solid pieces, Kowtow is the shop for you.
Transparency
- Kowtow products are certified by the FLO, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International.
- Kowtow works with two manufacturers in India.
- Kowtow can improve Transparency by publishing the wages of their makers and the conditions in which they are working.
- They can also publish information about the manufacturing facilities prior to the final stage (i.e. textile mills).
Fair Labor
- FLO certified farmer groups receive a premium every season dedicated to community projects such as medical cost, books for children, farmers education, training and upgrades, irrigation schemes for conserving rainwater, and clothes for children.
- Kowtow visits both of their manufacturers in India twice a year.
- Kowtow factories are SA8000 certified guaranteeing makers a minimum wage, social security fund, pension fund, paid holiday leave, sick pay, medical insurance, subsidized lunches, overtime pay and workplace unions.
- Kowtow can improve Fair Labor by investing in community well-being programs where they manufacture.
Sustainably Made
- Kowtow uses organic, renewable, and biodegradable fabrics.
- Kowtow uses GOTS approved inks, dyes, and washes, free from harmful chemicals and toxic metals.
- Kowtow swimwear is made from ECONYL® regenerated nylon (yarn made from pre and post consumer nylon waste) made to last forever.
- Kowtow source their Mohair, Alpaca, and wool from local New Zealand farmers.
- Kowtow’s entire packaging is recyclable, printed with soy-based and petroleum-free inks.
- The paper used in their packaging is FSC approved.
- Kowtow engages in circulatory through their garment repair and take back program, which helps reduce the amount of clothes that end up in landfills.
- Kowtow trims are tested by OEKO-TEX to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use.
- Kowtow’s cotton is certified organic by the National Programme for Organic Production, NPOP.
