Organic farming means producing fibers and clothing with less or even without toxic chemicals. Requiring more time and skill.

COTTON
Cotton is probably world’s favorite natural fiber. Unfortunately conventional cotton is not as natural as we would think: cotton farming is one of agriculture's most environmentally destructive activities. Conventionally grown cotton occupies only 3% of the world's farmland, but uses 25% of the world's chemical pesticides. It pollutes the air, water, and soil, and affects the health of people living and working in cotton growing areas.

HEMP
Hemp is natures premiere sustainable fiber and several times stronger than cotton. No wonder it was traditionally used to make sails and ropes for ships. Hemp can be grown throughout the world and is naturally resistant to most pests, precluding the need for pesticides. In the textile industry hemp could displace cotton which is usually grown with massive amounts of chemicals harmful to people and the environment.

Introducing Fokus Fabrik:
Designers Tiia Eronen, Eeva Heikkinen, Laura Järveläinen and Hanna Kerman started their co-operation in 2005. Their design studio is located at the old factory in Helsinki, Finland, where they've created the world of Fokus Fabrik reflecting freshness, purity and happiness. Their creations transpire contrasts in nature and a pulsating city life. We found they are always looking to work with sustainable materials whenever possible and to them is a given.

Ethically and locally made in Finland.

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Old clothes and textiles that are suitable for reuse can be recycled in charity shops or placed in clothes recycling bins.

Textile waste that is not suitable for reuse is first sorted by type, colour and grade. The material is then shredded into fibers. High grade shoddy is mixed with virgin fiber and spun into new fiber. Low grade shoddy will be recycled as wipes, stuffing for cushions, carpet underlay, mattress padding and cotton swabs.

3 words: refined, fresh, edgy! These cushions have major personality. Sit back and enjoy subtle reflections of pulsating urban life adorning the Fuusio cushion cover. The original print adds texture and light to any space! And just a little detail: the slip cover has a hidden side zipper. Delivered to you as cover by itself without cushion filling.

material:
_soft organic cotton/hemp canvas
_55% hemp, 45% organic cotton

dimensions:
_H50 x W50 cm

care:
_hand wash only