Cotton is a natural fiber that is gentle on the skin, comfortable and breathable to wear, and has moisture-absorbing properties. In addition, it is an incredibly durable material that is easy to maintain.

At moshi moshi mind, we believe in sustainable cotton grown without using chemicals, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMO crops. It is better for the soil and the farmers handling the cotton. In addition, organic cotton cultivation emits up to 94% less greenhouse gas. That is why we are constantly working to increase the use of certified organic cotton in our products.

To ensure that all cotton is genuinely organic, we only use organic cotton that is GOTS or OCS certified. This means that the yarns are of guaranteed organic origin and are processed in an environmentally and socially responsible way - from harvest to production. It also ensures that chemical processing treatments, including coloring of the material, take place without the use of harmful chemicals and follow strict environmental criteria.

NATURAL - because the only thing better than dyeing with low environmental impact is no dyeing at all. A selection of our organic cotton styles is named NATURAL, which means the yarn is GOTS certified, raw organic cotton – undyed and unbleached. Only the minimal processes and resources necessary to create the products are used. Of course, the material still maintains all the advantages of regular organic cotton - see above.

Recycled cotton makes it possible to reuse what would otherwise be wasted. In addition, it requires far fewer resources to produce than conventional and organic cotton, making it a more sustainable choice.

The cotton is recycled from old second-hand clothing or industrial production waste. First, it is sorted by colour, and then it is carded and then mechanically converted into new fibers. Since the fiber is broken down to make it into new yarns mechanically, the quality can be lower than that of new cotton. Therefore, recycled cotton is often mixed with other fibers to make it more durable.

When it comes to comfort, silk is one of the best materials to dress in. It is a temperature-regulating material and can be mixed in knitted items for extra warmth. Silk can also be used in woven fabrics for beautiful, light, and breathable garments that can keep you dry and cool in the summer. In addition, silk has a high absorbency and can contain up to 30% moisture without feeling wet.

Silk is a biodegradable, natural filament fiber and is a more sustainable choice than many other materials. It is a renewable resource that requires minimal chemicals, water, and energy – the fibers are extracted from the filaments around the silk butterfly's pupae and spun from this into the light, luxurious, and soft but strong textile we know as silk. Treat your silk with care; it will retain its qualities and last for years.

The production of wool from sheep into pure fibers of uniform quality requires large grassland areas and a lot of energy, water, and chemicals. One way to reduce the environmental impact of wool production is by recycling already produced yarns.

Our recycled wool is made from old, second-hand knitwear. First, it is sorted and divided by colour before it is carded into fiber and then spun into new yarns. This, of course, means that the selection of colors is limited. Still, this way, we can save the dyeing process, part of the water consumption, and chemicals used in wool production. The result is regenerated knitwear, as good as new but with much less environmental impact.

Like silk, wool has a high absorbency and will help keep you warm when it is cold. That is why we use, among other things, recycled wool in many of our knitted socks. In addition, wool is also naturally anti-bacterial and does not absorb odors as quickly as other textiles, so you can often save washing and just air it out.

All our recycled wool fibers are Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified. This certification ensures that all the recycled materials we use follow environmental and social criteria through all phases of the production chain. We choose these products and certifications because we recognize the crucial importance recycling has for sustainable production growth - both to reduce the environmental impact and to protect our natural resources.

The production of cashmere from goats into pure fibers of uniform quality requires large grassland areas and a lot of energy, water, and chemicals. One way to reduce the environmental impact of cashmere production is by recycling already produced yarns.

Our recycled cashmere is produced in Italy from old used knitwear. It is first sorted and divided by colour before it is carded into fiber and spun into new yarns. This, of course, means that the selection of colors is limited. Still, this way, we can save the dyeing process, part of the water consumption and chemicals. The result is regenerated knitwear, as good as new but with much less environmental impact.

Our recycled cashmere is a super soft, luxurious, and lightweight natural fiber material. It is both temperature-regulating and naturally anti-bacterial and therefore does not absorb odors as quickly as other textiles - which is why you can often skip washing and just air it out. In addition, it does not crease, making it ideal for the travel suitcase. Care for your cashmere correctly, and it can last a lifetime.

All our recycled cashmere fibers are Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified. This certification ensures that all the recycled materials we use follow environmental and social criteria through all phases of the production chain. We choose these products and certifications because we recognize the crucial importance recycling has for sustainable production growth - both to reduce the environmental impact and to protect our natural resources.

Viscose is a super soft material that drapes beautifully and heavily. It is a flexible and supple material that allows for good movement and comfort. It also lets the skin breathe and has temperature-regulating abilities like wool and silk. In addition, it has good absorbency and does not become static.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose is an environmentally responsible viscose fiber branded and manufactured by the Austrian manufacturer LENZING AG. It has the same fantastic qualities as conventional viscose (see above), but in contrast to the production of conventional viscose, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose has up to 50% lower CO2 emissions and water consumption.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ yarns are cellulose fibers made from wood pulp from certified and responsibly managed forestry. The fibers are biodegradable as long as they are composted correctly, at which point they can be returned to nature.

Based on the low environmental impact throughout the fiber's life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, distribution, and disposal, it is certified with the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel.

Modal is a silky-soft and comfortable material that is both durable, shape-retaining, and elastic. It is temperature-regulating, has good absorbency, and, in addition, has a bacteria-inhibiting / dirt-repellent effect, which means that it can be washed less frequently. It can curl and shrink a little when washed but can quickly be ironed/steamed back again and stays nice and smooth in use.

In addition, the modal fiber can be combined with a wide range of other textile fibers such as cotton, polyester, acrylic, wool, and silk to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the materials.

For several years, we have worked with TENCEL™ branded materials, owned by the Austrian textile company LENZING AG, which specializes in environmentally friendly fibers.

In addition to having the same fantastic qualities as traditional modal, TENCEL™ branded fibers offer many essential features we value when selecting our materials, including sustainable production, softness, durability, breathability, and good quality colour retention. In addition, the fibers are biodegradable as long as they are disposed of correctly and can return to nature.

TENCEL™ modal is made from wood pulp from certified and responsibly managed forestry. It is manufactured using an environmentally responsible and integrated pulp-to-fiber process, which is self-sufficient in energy. Based on the low environmental impact throughout the fiber's life cycle, it is certified with the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel.

The TENCEL™ modal fiber is also STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.

Lyocell is a silky-soft and comfortable material that is both durable, shape-retaining, and elastic. It is temperature-regulating, has good absorbency, and has a bacteria-inhibiting / dirt-repellent effect, so it does not need to be washed as often. It can curl and shrink a little when washed but can easily be ironed/steamed back and stays nice and smooth in use.

In addition, the lyocell fiber can be combined with a wide range of other textile fibers such as cotton, polyester, acrylic, wool, and silk to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the materials.

For several years, we have worked with TENCEL™ branded materials, owned by the Austrian textile company LENZING AG, which specializes in environmentally friendly fibers. In addition to having the same fantastic qualities as traditional lyocell, TENCEL™ branded fibers offer many essential features we value when selecting our materials, including sustainable production, softness, durability, breathability, and good quality colour retention. In addition, the fibers are biodegradable as long as they are disposed of correctly and can return to nature.

The TENCEL™ lyocell is made from wood pulp from certified and responsibly managed forestry. The fibers are produced in a closed-loop process, where more than 99% of the water and solvents used to convert the wood pulp into cellulose fibers are recycled. Therefore, this process has been awarded the "Technology Award for Sustainable Development" prize by the European Commission.

The TENCEL™ lyocell fiber is also STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.

Polyester is a synthetic material, which means it is chemically produced. The material is very light, durable, shrink-free, and largely iron-free. In addition, the material primarily does not absorb moisture and is quick-drying, which reduces the need to use a tumble dryer after washing, and makes it an ideal material for our soft sport products.

The polyester fiber is incredibly stretchable, durable, and long-lasting. However, synthetic fibers can tend to pill. Therefore, remember to take good care of your polyester products and use a pilling shaver to remove any fluff that may appear over time.

The polyester fiber can be combined with a wide range of other textile fibers such as cotton, wool, nylon, acrylic, or viscose to improve the materials' durability and functionality.

Our recycled polyester is made from consumer waste, such as plastic bottles and fishing nets, that would otherwise have been incinerated or end up in landfills. It is produced by breaking down used plastic into small pieces, which are processed and converted into yarn. This recycling process results in 75% lower CO2 emissions, 90% lower water consumption, and 70% less energy than the manufacturing process of ordinary polyester fibers. In addition, it also eliminates the need to use new raw materials.

Even though the yarns are recycled, they have the same technical advantages as regular polyester. It is a very light, shrink-free, virtually iron-free material. It is incredibly durable, has a long life, and can be continuously reused without quality degradation. In addition, it does not absorb moisture and is quick-drying, reducing the need to use a tumble dryer after washing.

Polyamide (also called nylon) is a synthetic material that is chemically produced. The material is very light, durable, shrink-free, and largely iron-free. In addition, the material mainly does not absorb moisture and is quick-drying, which reduces the need to use a tumble dryer after washing, and makes it an ideal material for our soft sport products.

Polyamide is incredibly stretchy, extremely durable, and therefore long-lasting. In addition, polyamide is slightly more durable and less prone to pilling than polyester.

Polyamide is most suitable for mixed products and is used, among other things, to improve the durability and functionality of materials.

Recycled nylon is collected and produced in the same way as recycled polyester, from plastic waste cut into smaller pieces, melted, and spun into new nylon thread. Therefore, it also has the same environmental advantages as recycled polyester: It converts landfill waste, and its production uses much fewer resources than producing new nylon fibers - including far less water, energy, and fossil fuel. In addition, recycled nylon has precisely the same technical advantages as regular polyamide.

All our recycled fibers are Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified. This certification ensures that all recycled materials we use follow environmental and social criteria through all phases of the production chain. With our use and selection of materials with this certification, we recognize the crucial importance recycling has for sustainable production growth. Both to reduce the environmental impact but also to protect our natural resources.

We use our ECONYL® polyamide from the manufacturer Aquafil in our swimwear due to its elasticity, durability, and curl resistance. The fiber is extracted from nylon waste and converted, in the same way as recycled polyester, into new yarns. Here, too, the fantastic properties of nylon are preserved. According to the manufacturer, it is believed to reduce up to 90% of the global warming effect compared to the production of ordinary petroleum-based nylon.

Our AMNI SOUL ECO® biodegradable polyamide is very durable and elastic, just like regular polyamide/nylon. It has a super soft surface and will neither shrink nor curl. It is a breathable and sweat-wicking material that is easy to wash, which is why we use it in many of our soft sports products. When you classify it as biodegradable, it means that if you dispose of the material correctly, it only takes approx. 5 years to break down the material, compared to the more than 50 years it generally takes for other synthetic materials. However, it must be emphasized that the material must be properly sorted at the landfill, as the decomposition properties are only valid under the correct conditions. This also explains why the material does not decompose with everyday use - here, the material's lifetime is the same as traditional polyamide.

Amni Soul Eco® has a limited environmental impact because, after disposal, it is converted into organic material (biomass) and biogas, which can become new environmental resources or be used in heat and power production. Amni Soul Eco® polyamide is also Oeko-Tex Standard 100 class 1 certified, which guarantees the absence of toxic chemicals during the processing of the material.

Acrylic is a synthetic material, meaning it is chemically produced. It is a light, soft and warm material that can feel like wool and has good insulating properties. In addition, acrylic is very colourfast, which means that the fiber holds the color well, wash after wash. However, remember that synthetic fibers are worn down by exposure to high heat, so they should not be washed at high temperatures, tumble-dried, or ironed, as this can make them prone to pilling. Therefore, remember to take good care of your acrylic products to make them last longer. You can read more about washing and pilling in our care guide.