Read the full recipe
We record exact fiber percentages, including elastane, nylon, polyester, lining, coatings, and major trims. “Made with organic cotton” is not enough on its own.
The Material Evidence standard
Fiber is only the first question.
Natural does not automatically mean safer. We examine the complete garment, the evidence behind it, and the compromises a shopper will actually notice.
Check what was added
We look for evidence addressing PFAS water repellents, formaldehyde wrinkle treatments, azo dyes, antimicrobial finishes, and other treatments that can matter more than the base fiber.
Verify the scope
A certified raw fiber is not automatically a certified garment. Product-level GOTS and OEKO-TEX documentation carries more weight than a general factory or material statement.
Tell the performance truth
Cotton can breathe beautifully and still feel damp during a hard workout. Merino can regulate temperature and cost considerably more. We show the tradeoff before the click.
Recheck, don’t canonize
Certifications expire, formulas change, and product lines vary. Approval belongs to a specific item and its current evidence, not permanently to a brand.
The standard in practice
Real items, different reasons.
These products passed for specific, visible evidence. Their item pages show exactly what we accepted and what remains uncertain.
Finish evidencePuraKai PureFlex Pocket LeggingsGOTS cotton plus a PFAS lab-test claim →Composition and dyesFair Indigo Relaxed Crew Neck T-shirtAll-cotton construction with certified inputs and dyes →Exact recipeToad&Co Balsam Straight JeanThe complete 98% cotton, 2% elastane blend →
What does not pass
A search result or brand slogan without page-confirmed composition stays out of the catalog. We do not publish named rejected candidates because the review queue discards them rather than turning an unverified page into a public accusation.
See the standard in action