These standards are so high that even oils that lubricate knitting machines have to be analysed. With Engel, you can be assured that their dyes are baby-safe, eco-safe and that all cotton threads and finishes are natural too. All Engel's poppers are nickel-free.
All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. At Cambridge Baby we always make sure that no wool comes from farms which practise mulesing.
Please note that under EU labelling regulations, stating the type of wool is not allowed, only a statement of "100% wool" or "new wool" is allowed. However, this garment is made from 100% organic Merino wool.
Wool has many benefits when worn next to the skin and about the body.
The Merino wool fibre specifically is very fine, soft and springy and is not itchy at all to most skins. The Merino sheep usually thrives in mountainous areas at high altitudes and its wool is naturally brilliant at keeping the body comfortable at a wide range of temperatures.
Merino wool has also been proven to absorb UV across the whole range of the spectrum, giving excellent lightweight sun protection in the summer too.
Find out more about the properties of wool here in our blog here.
Merino wool is the wool of choice for baby and children's clothes, as well as for sportswear, because it's finer than most other wools. It's naturally springy (which makes it softer) and has a tight crimp, allowing it to trap more air, making clothing lighter as well as softer for the same excellent insulation.
"These fabulous organic merino wool bodies kept our bubba warm when it was cold, kept her skin perfectly gorgeous and all round were the best baby clothing choice we made. She is now 2 and we continue to purchase organic merino wool products for her. Can’t recommend highly enough."
This was washed... As with all wool it needs to be done on a cold wash
This was worn by... Bubba from birth to 18 months
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"Looks so cute! Beautiful item"
This was washed... Hand washed
This was worn by... My baby son Morgan
"Every item of baby clothing that I purchased from this company has been great, including this lovely warm vest."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... My new grandson
"It’s super cosy and warm without being at all scratchy. It lasts and lasts because it comfortably stretches. So I’ve got an extra six months of wear out of it for my baby at least. I would buy again (and have done so!!). Really recommend."
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... My baby daughter who has sensitive skin
"A natural product, very soft."
This was worn by... My 1 year old daughter
Sizing: A little small
"seems regulate baby body well"
This was worn by... 15 months old
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