Journal

Organic Cotton: Shortages, Fraud and Green Washing

by Maureen Smithey February 16, 2022

Before I started CastleWare Baby I owned a small cut and sew shop specializing in garments made from knitted fabrics. Most of my clients were small...

Posted in Compliance, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Security, Social Justice, Sustainability

Impacts Of Fast Fashion On Landfills

by Rosemary Edmiston July 30, 2021

Some of my fondest memories of childhood were when I needed new clothes. A holiday, change in season or start of the school year meant a new outfit...

Posted in Babies Health, Childrens Health, Compliance, Family Health, Fashion, Organic Cotton, Social Justice, Sustainability

Demystifying the Different Types of Fleece Fabrics – All That Glitters Is Not Gold

by Maureen Smithey February 26, 2021

Fleece garments effortlessly hold us under their spell. They are warm, soft, and snugly – they tick all the right boxes. But before buying that cus...

Posted in Bedding, Childrens Health, cotton Fleece, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Sleep, Sustainability

Are Plastic Toys Safe? - Hold on Before Buying Another Plastic Toy

by CastleWare baby December 11, 2020

How can any Tom, Dick, or Harry tell that you have little tots in your home? You guessed right. It's the toys sprawled all over your living room.

Posted in Babies Health, Childrens Health, Family Health, Safe Toys, Sustainability

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Why Fast Fashion Is a Feminist Issue- No Woman Should Have to Choose Between Her Dignity and Her Job

by CastleWare baby November 13, 2020

She has been hunched over a sewing machine for eight straight hours. Her scrawny hands tremble as she tries to fix a ribbon onto a chiffon blouse.

Posted in Family Health, Fashion, Social Justice, Sustainability

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How to Shop Sustainably - Why Slow Fashion Matters

by Maureen Smithey September 11, 2020

Back in 2008 when the pull to create a sustainably made line of quality sleepwear for babies and toddlers first took a hold of me

Posted in Family Health, Fashion, Social Justice, Sustainability

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How to Wash and Dry Your Babies’ Organic Cotton Clothes and Pajamas

by Maureen Smithey May 15, 2020

It turns out that laundry, the bane of every household with children, can have a significant impact on the environment and your child’s health.

Posted in Fabrics, Family Health, Sustainability

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Our Natural Organic Fabrics Make a Difference

by Maureen Smithey January 31, 2020

Choosing the right clothing for your little ones can make them much more comfortable and prevent unwanted irritation for delicate skin.

Posted in Babies Health, Bedding, Colors, Fabrics, Sustainability

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Why You Should Buy Organic Cotton Pajamas For Your Child

by CastleWare baby Collaborator November 27, 2019

Organic cotton is cotton grown organically from non-genetically modified plants and without toxic pesticides, fungicides, and synthetic fertilizers.

Posted in Babies Health, Childrens Health, Compliance, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Pajamas, Sleep, Sustainability

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What Does 'Made in USA' Mean?

by CastleWare baby Collaborator November 13, 2019

At Castleware Baby we are proud to have stayed true to our vision to create organic sleepwear that is made in the USA. Cut and sewn in Los Angeles. Classic sleep and play wear for baby's and children, sizes 3 months to 8 years.

Posted in Compliance, Fashion, Sustainability

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What’s Better for Your Child, Bamboo or Organic Cotton?

by CastleWare baby Collaborator September 24, 2019

It is time to settle the debate of which is better for children, rayon made with bamboo or organic cotton fabrics.

Posted in Babies Health, Compliance, Cotton vs Bamboo, Pajamas, Sustainability

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