I saw it on the BBC News last night.  There is water on the moon … lots of  it!  Concretely this means that one day the moon will/could/might be able sustain human life.  As this news clip followed many more news clips on recession, nuclear armaments, climate change, terrorism and military conflict, this seemed like good [...]

Check out our latest sale with loads more lines added including 20% off organic percale and papillon bedding, 20% off Tautropfen organic & natural skincare range, 30% off organic wool underlays and up to 50% off our Soil Association certified organic cotton underwear for men and women. START SHOPPING! We hope you find something you like. Thanks [...]

Our horsehair mattresses consist of 10 layers of untreated horsehair (1000gm per layer!) handtufted into an organic cotton drill with organic wool underquilting which softens the robust feel of the horsehair. The mattress is finished with a thick organic cotton cover. None of our natural and organic mattresses have been treated with any chemicals or fire [...]

A study just released by the FSA concludes that organic food is no more beneficial than conventional food. This has of course created scary headlines in all the major newspapers “organic is no better for you” etc and at a time where consumers are cautious of overspending, the organic market may find it is hit hard. I’ve [...]

When times are hard, the way you spend your money takes on a greater significance. The ‘organic’ label has sometimes been associated with premium prices, yet when you factor in the higher quality, the positive effect on biodiversity, and the health benefits to the individual and the planet, they often provide better value over time [...]

I’m on the 4th plinth this Sat. throwing tennis balls and hoping to explore opportunities around climate change and peak oil with people around the plinth. I’ll still have a Greenfibres style rant about the evils of conventional cotton, and the solutions organic cotton can provide, but I hope to have some fun doing it too.

Having spent the last 2 weeks travelling and visiting family on the continent I delight in coming back to my organic bed.  Nothing beats the pleasure of snuggling up into natural materials and crisp organic cotton.  As a matter of fact, I like taking a small Greenfibres organic wool pillow with me and make sure there’s always [...]

1. You avoid contact with synthetic chemical surface treatments. A switch to an organic mattress and organic bedding will instantly reduce your exposure by about one third – or whatever proportion of the day you spend in bed. One of the most common fire retardants used on mattresses – boric acid – is also used to [...]

I have been busy creating a worldwide organic textiles directory with a textiles glossary attached. Let me know how you think it could be improved.

“As an existing customer I am impressed with your reliability and fairness in your dealings with me. FYI: The same cannot be said of my experiences of **  with whom we no longer trade – between my daughter and myself we have been sadly disappointed in at least 5 orders (phone an 0870 number if [...]