During autumn and winter, I love wearing soft, comforting sweatshirts. Whether I am going out for a walk, on a chill evening with friends or wearing it relaxed at home, the Bandera sweatshirt is a cold-weather essential for me. More than just a sweater, here’s why you should opt for the Cotopaxi sweater.
About Cotopaxi
Committed to an ethical and environmental approach, the Cotopaxi brand, founded in 2014, stands out both with its products as well as its actions. Cotopaxi uses recycled, organic or B Corp-certified materials that achieve high social and ecological standards. It is equally committed to donating 1% of its revenues to non-governmental organizations. Organizations that, for example, fight poverty, education, health and the environment.
Women’s Bandera Sweatshirt
These days, it is easy to opt for low-cost clothing. We tend to choose the cheapest, but this means sacrificing the quality and ethics behind the manufacture of these products. People tend to want more, for less. What if we got into the habit of opting for less quantity but more quality? What if we decided to encourage more responsible consumption?
That is what the Cotopaxi company is attempting to offer with these products. The Bandera sweatshirt remains not just a piece of clothing. It is a symbol of solidarity and responsibility. Here’s how this sweatshirt is environmentally and worker friendly:
- It is made with a blend of organic cotton and TENCEL™. This is a vegetable fiber derived from wood pulp. It’s a product made with an eco-friendly process that uses less water and energy. What is more, the process recycles the solvents that have been used.
- In addition, organic cotton is cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, reducing the impact on soil, water and biodiversity.
- This sweater is, in addition, Fair Trade certified. This concept offers decent working conditions to their employees and a fair wage to the workers who make it.
How do I like this sweater? I won’t surprise you by saying it is particularly soft and very comfortable. It is lightweight and breathable, while offering soft, comforting warmth. I appreciate its retro style and the color combinations once again offered by the charismatic company. I also enjoy this slight detail: the drawstring at the hem. It lets you adjust the top to your body shape. As I have a more pronounced shape, I like being able to adjust my sweaters to create a layering effect.
I can wear it alone, with jeans or leggings. But Cotopaxi also offers the Bandera jogger for women, in the similar style as the sweatshirt, making an ultra-comfortable combination!
Once again, sizes are accurate and realistic. I particularly love the brand, as it offers sizes to suit different body types. For me, they are into body-positivity, because they are inclusive in their sizing. I wear either large or x-large and their products are never too small for me, compared to other commercial brands.
To conclude
As I mentioned earlier, the Bandera is more than just an ordinary sweatshirt. It is stylish, comfortable and high quality, while sustaining a positive impact on the world. You can find less expensive sweatshirts in stores or on online shopping sites. But will it be as eco-responsible and sustainable over time? If we slowly take the time to change our consumption habits, we can undoubtedly make a difference. More respect for our planet, more respect for our workers, that are some of the missions Cotopaxi brand has set itself. To make the world a better place.
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