The MELA Basic T-shirt is an absolute must-have in your wardrobe. The high quality fabric ensures a good fit and durability and thanks to the figure-hugging fit, the T-shirt can be combined in many different ways; whether worn underneath or over jeans. By purchasing this T-shirt, you are actively supporting our vision of a closed loop in the textile industry. Inspired by the Cradle to Cradle concept, parts of the T-shirt collection are made with colors and yarns that are Cradle to Cradle Gold certified.

We recommend washing this T-shirt on a gentle cycle at 30° to prevent shrinkage and to maintain its beautiful appearance. Cleaning and air drying your laundry at lower temperatures saves energy and money and helps minimize your carbon footprint.

We have a long-standing relationship with Purecotz that is based on transparency, friendship and working on an equal footing. Purecotz is a pilot partner of the new Fairtrade Textile Standard. The aim of the standard is to establish fair trade practices, wages and working conditions along the entire textile supply chain. Purecotz is one of the first textile factories to work according to the new standard and has agreed to increase its employees' wages beyond the current minimum wage to a living wage by 2026.

We pay attention to fair working conditions and a healthy working environment, and not just in the sewing department. From the cotton to the finished product, we can trace all ingredients and guarantee compliance with ecological standards along the entire supply chain. All of our production steps take place in the countries from which the raw materials come. This helps to maximize local added value and shorten transport routes.

MELA clothing is triple certified according to Fairtrade Cotton, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the Green Button. In our opinion, the social and ecological aspects of these standards complement each other perfectly, so that we can speak with a clear conscience about holistically sustainable textiles.

• Through the Fairtrade Cotton Standard, we ensure that social criteria are adhered to when extracting raw materials. We place particular emphasis on fair pay for cotton farmers. With every MELA item you buy, you support Indian cotton cooperatives with a Fairtrade premium. MELA is also part of the new Fairtrade Textile Standard and is committed to living wages along the entire supply chain.
• The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) ensures that only ecologically optimized substances are used along the entire supply chain - from cotton cultivation to dyeing the fabrics - and that social standards are met. This is monitored by independent certification bodies.
• In addition, this fashion item is also certified according to the state textile seal Green Button, which checks social and environmental criteria at both product and company level.

Do you have any further questions? You can find more information on our sustainability page , in our podcast and in our FAQs .

The T-shirt was made by our Purecotz Ecolifestyles producers in Umargam, India.