OUR FABRICS

We at Coco and Kandy are dedicated to constantly researching and sourcing sustainable and innovative fabrics to add to our collection. We only work with trusted, certified factory partners who have the same sustainable vision and values as we do. We work with manufacturers based in Europe and always ensure the factories are free of child and forced labor, their workers are surrounded in a safe working space and paid a living wage. 

Our fabrics are of absolute premium quality, natural or of botanic origin and hold both GOTS and OEKO-TEX 100 certificates. This means that the fabric has been tested and certified to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances known to be hazardous to human health. GOTS, is a textile production certification that limits the use of toxic bleaches, dyes and other chemical inputs during the textile production process. Both of our major fabric suppliers that make more than 90% of our collection are based in Portugal and hold renewable energy certificates.

TENCEL™ LYOCELL AND ECOVERO™

Lyocell fabric feels softer than cotton and cooler than linen keeping  you comfortable and fresh. 

The life of our Lyocell fabric begins from biodegradable fiber made by Austrian company Lenzing, using Eucalyptus wood pulp, that is exclusively grown in sustainably managed, controlled and certified forests. The wood pulp is dissolved in a closed-loop process with a non-toxic organic solvent. 

The fiber is used in the made of the lyocell fabric manufactured in Portugal. The factory we work with, minimizes waste during production and adhere to strict safety and health directives, ensuring that the textiles are both safe to use and responsibly produced. 

Furthermore, to reduce carbon footprint, they implement various measures such as monitoring equipment energy consumption, process automation, solar photovoltaic power generation, utilizing biomass as a thermal energy source, wastewater recycling, implementing thermal energy recovery systems, and numerous other initiatives.

We have a small percent of our garments that include Lenzing™️ Ecovero™️ viscose, made using sustainable wood from controlled sources: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes). The fibers are biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments. 

LINEN

Discover the perfect blend of sustainability and quality in our linen fabrics. Sourced with care and harvested using only rainwater, our linen stands as a beacon of eco-friendliness with one of the lowest environmental footprints. We are looking into creating more designs with this fabric as linen is still one of the most sustainable fabrics, and is a much more environmentally friendly option than cotton. Flax plants require significantly less water than cotton throughout their growth cycle, and, with soil-friendly farming practices, contributes to soil regeneration. Linen is a versatile fabric that’s great year-round.  

MACRO MODAL

Our Modal fabric start its way in Austria where the fiber is made by Lenzing Modal®. It is made from the renewable raw material beech wood and up to 95% of the chemicals used are recovered during production. By integrating the manufacturing process with cellulose production, Lenzing Modal® CO 2 is neutral, requires less land per tonne than cotton fibers and has a water consumption level that’s ten to twenty times less than that of cotton.

Modal fabric is 50% more absorbent than cotton, it is breathable, light and soft.

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton is defined by the process of farming whereby cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. 
Organic farming keeps the soil healthy, avoids harmful chemicals, and supports diverse agriculture. Third party certification organisations can verify that organic producers use only methods and materials allowed in organic production, so that you know when buying organic cotton, you are investing in water conservation, cleaner air, better soil, and improved farmer working conditions. Our Organic cotton also comes from Portugal and holds both OCS and GOTS 

 

SUPIMA®  COTTON

Supima®  is a rare, premium natural fiber. It is one of the finest cottons in the world. Less than 1% of cottons annually produced qualifies as Supima.
Established in 1954, the Supima organization was formed in El Paso, Texas to brand and promote Supima cotton. The Supima name was derived from a blending of the words ‘Superior’ and ‘Pima’. It is grown on approximately 500 family owned farms in a small microclimate of the southwestern United States, many of which are passed down from generation to generation. Their land is their legacy and great care is taken to preserve the health of the soil and conserve the water that nourishes it.
This unique cotton has a luxurious look and feel that sets it apart and solidifies its unique status. Supima®  is twice as strong as regular cotton, which makes for extraordinarily resilient products and is inherently softer and more luxurious due to its extra-long staple fibers. Garments feel sumptuously soft and only get softer as the products age.

 

BAMBOO LYOCELL

Our bamboo lyocell is processed into a fibre using chemicals that are covered under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. The process utilizes a ‘closed-loop’ system where all chemicals used are recycled and used again, and again. Organic bamboo is broken down quickly with natural enzymes to produce a fabric and is often a more expensive process.
Bamboo fabric is considered an environmentally friendly material in comparison with conventional cotton, bamboo does not usually require pesticides or fertilisers and grows well without interference. The bamboo grows wild on hillsides that are not suitable for growing food – which means the bamboo is not competing with food production for growing space. Natural rainfall is all bamboo requires for growth and is organically grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Bamboo lyocell fabric is made famous for its soft, cooling and sustainable qualities and performance tested to support your comfort and wellness.

 

ORGANIC WOOL

We have two designs made of this Pure organic certified wool, which originates from healthy sheep raised on an organic farm. contrast to conventional wool, pure wool goes right from the farm through the manufacturing process without exposure to any harsh chemicals.
Aside from its natural softness and comfort, organic wool offers up several other benefits:
It is highly absorbent as natural wools can absorb up to 30% of their weight without feeling damp. The coiled fibers wick moisture away from the body to evaporate naturally.