ORGANIC COTTON THREAD | 50/2 WT | GALAPAGOS GREEN

• Light–mid weight natural woven fabrics and light–mid weight knits without elastane.
• Ideal for garment sewing, accessories, quilting and general sewing.
• Suitable for sewing machines, overlockers, quilting and coverstitch machines.

• Low lint, mercerised finish
• Will not shrink or bleed with washing
• 100% extra long staple organic pima cotton
• Organic pima cotton grown in Turkey, spun in Netherlands
• GOTS organic cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• 457 metres/500 yards on a biodegradable wooden spool

Yes! All our cotton and Tencel™ threads are specifically manufactured for strength and performance. They sew beautifully through the machine and create durable seams designed to withstand everyday washing and wear.

Have more questions about natural thread? Visit our Thread Hub for our full FAQ.

Mercerisation is a multi-step process that smooths and strengthens cotton fibres. It also helps the fibres absorb dye more readily, resulting in a smooth thread with a subtle silky lustre and improved resistance to shrinkage.

Unmercerised cotton does not undergo this process. The fibres retain more of their natural character, giving the thread a softer, more rustic appearance and a natural, tactile feel. Unmercerised cotton also has greater absorbency, which can make it particularly well suited to natural dyeing and homewares such as teatowels.

• Cold/warm machine wash

Cotton is a natural fibre, but the way it is grown can make a big difference. Conventional cotton production can involve significant use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, and in some regions relies heavily on irrigation. Farming systems with limited crop diversity can also put pressure on soil health and biodiversity.

Organic cotton is grown under organic farming standards that prohibit synthetic fertilisers and pesticides and promote practices such as crop rotation and maintaining soil fertility.

But organic fibre is only part of the story. GOTS certification follows the fibre through the textile supply chain, setting requirements for chemical use, wastewater, resource efficiency and environmental management, as well as human rights and working conditions. Certified facilities are independently audited.

Certification isn't a magic fix, and organic doesn't automatically mean perfect. But GOTS is one of the more rigorous and comprehensive standards available for organic textiles, which is why it's a certification we look for when choosing materials for P.S.C.