Maiwa Review: Sustainable and Ethically Sourced Chemical Free Clothing

Maiwa

Maiwa makes linen homeware, based in Vancouver, Canada.
🔥44 / 5 Eco rating · Mostly natural · 94.2% plant fibre · 317 products scanned
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Plant fibreverified
92%
plant
other
8% animal · 0% synthetic
Catalogue scannedno sampling
296/317
93% of the catalogue read, style by style
Sourcing transparencyFull farm-to-shelf
5/5
farm-to-shelf, checked against sources
Plant fibre, brand by brandThrone Standard scan
92% plant · Maiwa Maiwa
100% plant · Terra Thread Terra Thread
100% plant · Kent Kent
86.9% plant · Kotn Kotn
72.7% plant · Harvest & Mill Harvest & Mill
64.9% plant · Everlane Everlane
60.5% plant · Pact Pact
58.4% plant · MATE the Label MATE the Label
29.2% plant · Patagonia Patagonia
14.7% plant · Gymshark Gymshark
0% plant · Boody Boody
Maiwa composition317 styles
92%plant

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✗ Maiwa is 0% elastane, plastic-free.

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Every style, fibre by fibre 317 styles:
#StyleCompositionClass
01Shimoga Shirt - Malkha Cotton - Rosehip100% malkha cottonPlant
02Liberty Dress - Silk Block Print - Rosewater100% mulberry silkAnimal
03Malabar Shirt - Silk Block Print - Rosewater100% mulberry silkAnimal
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Every style, fibre by fibre 317 styles (scroll):
#StyleCompositionClass
01Shimoga Shirt - Malkha Cotton - Rosehip100% malkha cottonPlant
02Liberty Dress - Silk Block Print - Rosewater100% mulberry silkAnimal
03Malabar Shirt - Silk Block Print - Rosewater100% mulberry silkAnimal
04Atlas Pant - Handwoven Linen - Midnight100% handwoven linenPlant
05Malabar Tank - Silk Block Print - Waterlily100% mulberry silkAnimal
06Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - Linedn/aPlant
07Chandigarh Shirt - Handwoven Mulberry Silkn/aPlant
08Liberty Dress - Silk Block Print - Waterlily100% mulberry silkAnimal
09Malabar Tank - Silk Block Print - Rosewater100% mulberry silkAnimal
10Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Natural Linen100% linenPlant
11Liberty Dress - Silk Block Print - Moon Garden100% mulberry silkAnimal
12Malabar Tank - Silk Block Print - Twilight100% mulberry silkAnimal
13Chandigarh Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Noir100% handwoven linenPlant
14Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Noir100% handwoven linenPlant
15Chandigarh Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Bijou100% handwoven linenPlant
16Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Bijou100% handwoven linenPlant
17Chandigarh Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Sand Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
18Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Sand Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
19Tanda Dress - Kala Cotton - Sandpiper100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
20Tanda Dress - Kala Cotton - Island Stripe100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
21Atlas Pant - Handwoven Linen - Seashell100% handwoven linenPlant
22Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Mulberry Silk00% mulberry silkAnimal
23Ginkgo Pant - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
24Copal Tank - Kala Cotton - Ivory Tangaliya100% kala cottonPlant
25Copal Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Dark Indigo100% cottonPlant
26Chandigarh Shirt - Kala Cotton - Indigo Breeze100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
27Copal Tank - Kala Cotton - Maritime100% kala cottonPlant
28Narmada Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Blue Lagoon100% cottonPlant
29Shimoga Shirt - Malkha Cotton - Summer Indigo100% malkha cottonPlant
30Chandigarh Shirt - Kala Cotton - Drift100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
31Patan Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Ocean Stripe100% cottonPlant
32Anu Top - Handwoven Cotton - Saltwater100% handwoven cottonPlant
33Narmada Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Surf100% cottonPlant
34Manali Pant - Linen - White100% linenPlant
35Nimbu Top - Handwoven Linen - Indigo Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
36Aloe Top - Handwoven Cotton - Bluewater100% organic cottonPlant
37Patan Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Silver Tide100% cottonPlant
38Chandigarh Shirt - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
39Narmada Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Sea Glass100% cottonPlant
40Anu Top - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Washi100% cottonPlant
41Copal Tank - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory100% kala cottonPlant
42Juniper Top - Handwoven Linen - Sand Check100% handwoven linenPlant
43Nimbu Top - Handwoven Linen - Oat Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
44Juniper Dress - Handwoven Linen - Oat Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
45Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Linen - Liquorice Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
46Hibiscus Dress - Handwoven Linen - Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
47Juniper Top - Handwoven Linen - Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
48Juniper Dress - Handwoven Linen - Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
49Ginkgo Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
50Hibiscus Crop Tank - Handwoven Linen - Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
51Mala Skirt - Handwoven Linen - Gingham100% handwoven linenPlant
52Sita Dress - Handwoven Linen - Bijou100% handwoven linenPlant
53Sita Dress - Handwoven Linen - Noir100% handwoven linenPlant
54Juniper Dress - Handwoven Linen - Market Plaid100% handwoven linenPlant
55Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Linen - Black Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
56Tia Wrap Skirt - Handwoven Linen - Noir100% handwoven linenPlant
57Bandra Top - Handwoven Silk & Cotton - Moon80% handwoven silk, 20% cottonAnimal
58Bandra Top - Handwoven Cotton - Ivory Check100% cottonPlant
59Juniper Top - Kala Cotton - Salt & Pepper100% kala cottonPlant
60Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Charcoal Plaid100% cottonPlant
61Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Charcoal Plaid100% cottonPlant
62Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Plaid100% cottonPlant
63Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Plaid100% cottonPlant
64Juniper Top - Kala Cotton - Indigo Picnic100% kala cottonPlant
65Nimmu Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
66Nimmu Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Sky Blue100% cottonPlant
67Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Sea Glass100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
68Chandigarh Shirt - Mumbai Cotton Block Print - Indigo Garden100% fine handwoven cottonPlant
69Chandigarh Shirt - Mumbai Cotton Block Print - Flora100% fine handwoven cottonPlant
70Juniper Top - Kala Cotton - Café au Lait100% kala cottonPlant
71Hibiscus Crop Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
72Bandra Top - Handwoven Cotton - Dusty Rose100% cottonPlant
73Nimmu Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Chai100% cottonPlant
74Hibiscus Crop Tank - Kala Cotton - Sailor100% kala cottonPlant
75Liberty Nightie - Cotton Block Print - Shadow Vine100% organic cottonPlant
76Yayla Robe - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - Dyeablen/aPlant
77Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Morning100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
78Chandigarh Shirt - Kala Cotton - Sandcastle100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
79Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Fine Stripe100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
80Hibiscus Crop Tank - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Fine Line100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
81Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
82Neroli Pant - Mulberry Silk Lush100% silkAnimal
83Hibiscus Crop Tank - Handwoven Mulberry SilksilkAnimal
84Sikkim Tunic - Kala Cotton - Moonflower100% kala cottonPlant
85Jai Pant - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
86Studio Shirt - Kala Cotton - Ivory100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
87Jai Pant - Linen - White100% linenPlant
88Hibiscus Dress - Handwoven Linen - Sand Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
89Nimmu Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Daydream100% cottonPlant
90Nimmu Dress - Handspun Handwoven Cotton - Desert Rose100% cottonPlant
91Narmada Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Petal100% cottonPlant
92Liberty Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Peach Blossom100% cottonPlant
93Narlai Tunic - Handwoven Cotton - Peach Blossom100% cottonPlant
94Liberty Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Ash100% cottonPlant
95Narlai Tunic - Handwoven Cotton - Ash100% cottonPlant
96Liberty Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Light Indigo100% cottonPlant
97Narlai Tunic - Handwoven Cotton - Light Indigo100% cottonPlant
98Rajasthan Top - Cotton Block Print - Indigo Petals100% organic cottonPlant
99Hibiscus Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Plaid100% cottonPlant
100Copal Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Light100% cottonPlant
101Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Indigo Check100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
102Marrakech Bias Skirt - Linen - Natural100% natural linenPlant
103Shimoga Shirt - Mumbai Cotton Block Print - Lotus Petal100% fine handwoven cottonPlant
104Copal Button Up - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
105Mala Skirt - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
106Ahilya Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
107Makai Pant - Linen Twill - Natural100% linenPlant
108Hibiscus Dress - Handwoven Cotton & Linen - Stone Stripen/aPlant
109Liberty Tank - Linen - White100% linenPlant
110Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - White100% linenPlant
111Hibiscus Crop Tank - Linen - White100% linenPlant
112Chandigarh Coat - Handwoven Linen - Seashell100% handwoven linenPlant
113Liberty Dress - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - Dyeable100% mulberry silkAnimal
114Journeywoman - Whispering Leaf Smock - Handwoven Mulberry Silkn/aPlant
115Journeywoman - Māra Dress - Kala Cotton100% kala cottonPlant
116Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Mulberry Silk Lush - Dyeablen/aPlant
117Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Mulberry Silk Classic -Dyeablen/aPlant
118Calico Dress - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - Dyeablen/aPlant
119Journeywoman - Wayfinder Smock - Handwoven Mulberry Silk100% mulberry silkAnimal
120Journeywoman - Wildflower Dress - Handwoven Mulberry SilksilkAnimal
121Silk Scrunchie - Medium Lush - Dyeablen/aPlant
122Silk Scrunchie - Medium Classic - Dyeablen/aPlant
123Silk Scrunchie - Large Classic -Dyeablen/aPlant
124Bhunai Skirt - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - DyeablesilkAnimal
125Mitti Pant - Cotton Block Print - Night Blossom100% organic cottonPlant
126Podina Tunic - Cotton Block Print - Night Blossom100% organic cottonPlant
127Nila Wrap Top - Cotton Block Print - Night Blossom100% organic cottonPlant
128Cochin Wrap Skirt - Cotton Block Print - Night Blossom100% organic cottonPlant
129Cochin Wrap Skirt - Cotton Block Print - Wild Rose100% organic cottonPlant
130Calico Dress - Cotton Block Print - Wild Rose100% organic cottonPlant
131Rajasthan Top - Cotton Block Print - Madder Petals100% organic cottonPlant
132Podina Tunic - Cotton Block Print - Madder Petals100% organic cottonPlant
133Cochin Wrap Skirt - Cotton Block Print - Madder Petals100% organic cottonPlant
134Liberty Nightie - Cotton Block Print - Jaipur100% organic cottonPlant
135Narlai Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Rouge100% handwoven cottonPlant
136Shimoga Shirt - Mumbai Cotton Block Print - Heart100% fine handwoven cottonPlant
137Shimoga Shirt - Mumbai Cotton Block Print - Flower Vine100% fine handwoven cottonPlant
138Ahilya Vest - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Acacia100% cottonPlant
139Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Terracotta100% cottonPlant
140Hibiscus Top - Handwoven Cotton - Acacia100% handwoven cottonPlant
141Copal Button Up - Handwoven Cotton - Acacia100% handwoven cottonPlant
142Copal Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
143Copal Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
144Rajasthan Top - Cotton Block Print - Night Petals100% organic cottonPlant
145Copal Tank - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Spruce100% cottonPlant
146Ahilya Vest - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Lichen100% cottonPlant
147Manali Pant - Linen Twill - Natural100% linenPlant
148Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Seashell100% handwoven linenPlant
149Copal Button Up - Handwoven Cotton - Fern100% cottonPlant
150Hibiscus Top - Handwoven Cotton - Fern100% handwoven cottonPlant
151Copal Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Forest100% cottonPlant
152Ahilya Tank - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Diamond100% kala cottonPlant
153Hibiscus Top - Handwoven Linen - Picnic100% handwoven linenPlant
154Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Picnic100% handwoven linenPlant
155Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - Natural100% linenPlant
156Manali Shirt - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory100% kala cottonPlant
157Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - Black100% linenPlant
158Hibiscus Crop Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
159Tia Wrap Skirt - Handwoven Linen - Market Plaid100% handwoven linenPlant
160Chandigarh Shirt - Kala Cotton - Pebble100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
161Copal Tank - Kala Cotton - Salt & Pepper100% kala cottonPlant
162Copal Tank - Kala Cotton - Stone Stripe100% kala cottonPlant
163Jai Pant - Linen Twill - Black100% linenPlant
164Hibiscus Top - Kala Cotton - Morning100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
165Chaya Shirt Dress - Kala Cotton - Sonnet100% kala cottonPlant
166Chandigarh Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
167Chandigarh Shirt - Linen - White100% linenPlant
168Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Pebble100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
169Ahilya Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
170Chandigarh Coat - Handwoven Linen - Midnight100% handwoven linenPlant
171Mala Skirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
172Copal Button Up - Handwoven Cotton - Willow100% cottonPlant
173Copal Button Up - Handwoven Linen - Flax Field100% linenPlant
174Andhra Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Heritage100% organic cottonPlant
175Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Flaxen Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
176Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Wish Stone100% kala cottonPlant
177Juniper Top - Cotton Jamdani - Hibiscus100% cottonPlant
178Juniper Top - Kala Cotton - Indigo Echo100% kala cottonPlant
179Calico Top - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Echo100% kala cottonPlant
180Neroli Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
181Hibiscus Top - Kala Cotton - Pacific100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
182Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Indigo Picnic100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
183Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Check100% cottonPlant
184Liberty Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
185Manali Shirt - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Indigo100% organic cottonPlant
186Jai Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Light Indigo100% cottonPlant
187Jai Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Sea100% cottonPlant
188Copal Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Sea100% cottonPlant
189Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Fine Stripe100% cottonPlant
190Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Coastal100% cottonPlant
191Masala Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Écru100% cottonPlant
192Balotra Dress - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Bohème100% kala cottonPlant
193Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Linen - Natural & White100% handwoven linenPlant
194Liberty Nightie - Cotton Block Print - Golden100% organic cottonPlant
195Liberty Tank - Handwoven Mulberry Silk - Dyeablen/aPlant
196Pondicherry Pant - Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton - Cloudn/aPlant
197Makai Pant - Handwoven Linen - Shell100% handwoven linenPlant
198Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Beach100% cottonPlant
199Bandra Top - Kala Cotton - Salt & Pepper100% handwoven kala cottonPlant
200Hibiscus Top - Handwoven Linen - Black Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
201Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Desert Weave100% handwoven linenPlant
202Badami Tank - Handwoven Linen - Noir100% handwoven linenPlant
203Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Linen - Black100% handwoven linenPlant
204Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Midnight100% handwoven linenPlant
205Chandigarh Shirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
206Shimoga Shirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
207Khula Dress - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
208Makai Dress - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
209Khula Dress - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
210Makai Dress - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
211Marrakech Bias Skirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
212Shenai Shirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
213Manali Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
214Juniper Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
215Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Nightingale100% handwoven linenPlant
216Manali Shirt - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Papyrus100% organic cottonPlant
217Khira Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
218Khira Pant - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
219Studio Jacket - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
220Mahout Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Ikat Rainfall100% cottonPlant
221Mahout Shirt - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
222Quilted Akash Coat - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo100% cottonPlant
223Quilted Akash Coat - Handwoven Cotton - Sea100% cottonPlant
224Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Sky100% cottonPlant
225Ahilya Vest - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Ash100% cottonPlant
226Manali Shirt - Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton - CinnamoncottonPlant
227Khula Skirt - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
228Manali Shirt - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Dusk100% organic cottonPlant
229Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Café au Lait100% cottonPlant
230Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Amber Honey100% cottonPlant
231Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Amber Honey100% cottonPlant
232Quilted Akash Coat - Handwoven Cotton - Woods100% cottonPlant
233Quilted Akash Coat - Handwoven Cotton - Rosewood100% cottonPlant
234Hunza Top - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
235Shenai Shirt - Linen - White100% linenPlant
236Khula Skirt - Natural Linen - Dyeable100% linenPlant
237Suriya Shirt - Linen - White100% linenPlant
238Studio Shirt - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% l ightweight organic cottonPlant
239Pondicherry Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% mid heavyweight organic cottonPlant
240Journeywoman - Naia Dress - Handwoven Mulberry Silk Lush100% mulberry silkAnimal
241Mahout Shirt - Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton - Cloudn/aPlant
242Shimoga Shirt - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory100% kala cottonPlant
243Shimoga Shirt - Heavyweight Organic Cotton100% organic cottonPlant
244Sita Tunic - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory100% kala cottonPlant
245Chandigarh Dress - Handwoven Linen - Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
246Tulsi Tank - Handwoven Mulberry Silk Lush - Dyeablen/aPlant
247Prana Tee - Heavyweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% heavyweight organic cottonPlant
248Ahilya Tank - Heavyweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% heavy weight organic cottonPlant
249Shimoga Shirt - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% organic cottonPlant
250Tulsi Tank - Linen - White100% linenPlant
251Pondicherry Pant - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
252Shimoga Shirt - Heavyweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% organic cottonPlant
253Bhunai Skirt - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% lightweight organic cottonPlant
254Suti Slip Dress - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% organic cottonPlant
255Journeywoman - Westward Shimmy - Lightweight Organic Cotton0% lightweight organic cottonPlant
256Hunza Top Linen - White100% linenPlant
257Kerala Tank - Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Sea SidecottonPlant
258Tulsi Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
259Journeywoman - Wayfinder Smock - Natural Linen100% linenPlant
260Badami Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
261Tanda Coat - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
262Journeywoman - Wayfinder Smock - Handwoven Natural Linen100% linenPlant
263Suti Dress - Natural Linen - Dyeable100% linenPlant
264Suti Dress - White Linen - Dyeable100% linenPlant
265Khula Skirt - Linen - White100% linenPlant
266Ahilya Tank - Linen - White100% linenPlant
267Pondicherry Pant - Linen - White100% linenPlant
268Badami Tank - Linen - White100% linenPlant
269Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - White Linen100% linenPlant
270Chaya Top - Handspun Handwoven Cotton - White100% cottonPlant
271Shimoga Shirt - Linen - White100% linenPlant
272Studio Jacket - Linen - White100% linenPlant
273Makai Pant - Linen Twill - White100% linenPlant
274Ahilya Jacket - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% lightweight organic cottonPlant
275Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton100% mid heavyweight organic cottonPlant
276Hunza Top - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
277Shenai Shirt - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
278Weaver Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
279Suriya Shirt - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
280Liberty Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
281Pondicherry Pant - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
282Liberty Tank - Linen - Natural100% linenPlant
283Tulu Tank - Handwoven Cotton & Linen - Stone Stripen/aPlant
284Tabo Dress - Handwoven Linen - Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
285Suriya Shirt - Handwoven Linen - Stripe100% handwoven linenPlant
286Journeywoman - Wiseheart Shift - Handwoven White Linen100% handwoven linenPlant
287Ahilya Jacket - Everyday Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% mid heavyweight organic cottonPlant
288Makai Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton - Dyeable100% mid heavyweight organic cottonPlant
289Journeywoman - Wayfinder Smock - Lightweight Organic Cotton00% lightweight organic cottonPlant
290Journeywoman - Wayfinder Smock - Handwoven Linen - Ivory100% handwoven linenPlant
291Journeywoman - Wiseheart Dress - Handwoven Linen - Natural100% handwoven linenPlant
292Journeywoman - Wiseheart Dress - Handwoven Mulberry Silkn/aPlant
293Journeywoman - Tidewanderer Dress - White Linen100% linenPlant
294Calico Belt - Linen - Natural / White / Black100% linenPlant
295Yayla Jacket - Cotton Block Print - Indigo Fleck100% organic cottonPlant
296Journeywoman - Westward Shimmy - Heavyweight Organic Cotton100% heavyweight organic cottonPlant
297Suti Dress - Handwoven Linen & Cotton - Cloud White50% cotton, 50% linenPlant
298Yayla Robe - Handwoven Linen & Cotton - Cloud White50% cotton, 50% linenPlant
299Mala Tunic - Natural Linen - Dyeable100% linenPlant
300Mala Tunic - White Linen - Dyeable100% linenPlant
301Journeywoman - Wind Dancer Skirt - Silk100% smooth mm mulberry silkAnimal
302Dyeable Pondicherry Pant - Heavyweight Organic Cotton100% heavy weight organic cottonPlant
303Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Heavyweight Organic Cotton100% he avy weight organic cottonPlant
304Ahilya Tank - Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton - Cloudn/aPlant
305Badami Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
306Tulsi Tank - Linen - Black100% linenPlant
307Copal Tank - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Fleck100% cottonPlant
308Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Earth & Indigo100% cottonPlant
309Quilted Jasmine Coat - Organic Cotton - Sand Dune100% cottonPlant
310Quilted Juniper Vest - Handwoven Linen - Black Stripelinen, cottonPlant
311Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Linen - Black Stripen/aPlant
312Quilted Juniper Jacket - Handwoven Linen - Ginghamn/aPlant
313Cardamom Dress - Handwoven Cotton - Sage Gingham100% cottonPlant
314Cardamom Dress - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Sand Dune100% organic cottonPlant
315Cardamom Dress - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Cutch & Indigo100% organic cottonPlant
316MAIWA Gift Card / Gift Certificaten/aPlant
317Silk Scrunchie - Large Lush - Dyeablen/aPlant

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  • 92% plant fibre
  • PFAS-free (verified), no easy-care or stain-resistant finishes
  • Low-impact / GOTS-certified dyes
  • No wool, no animal fibre, vegan

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About Maiwa

Every Maiwa garment is made from handwoven and handspun natural fibres, with lines such as Handwoven Linen, Kala Cotton, Handspun Handwoven Kala Cotton, Handwoven Mulberry Silk, Handwoven Cotton and Handwoven Denim. Artisan techniques across the Maiwa range include handwoven cloth, handspun threads, block printing, ikat dyeing, hand-tied bandhani and natural dyes.
Maiwa designs and sews all of its clothing in-house in its own studios in Vancouver, Canada, and in India. Working primarily with artisans in India, Maiwa partners with hand spinners, hand weavers, natural dyers, block printers and embroiderers, and runs a full-time natural dye studio alongside its retail store on Granville Island in Vancouver.
The clothing and bedding lines at Maiwa are naturally dyed, and Maiwa sources its indigo from a farm in south India. Founded by Charllotte Kwon in 1986, Maiwa has been a family business for over 35 years.
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Maiwa is not GOTS-certified as a company Maiwa is not GOTS certified as a company, but uses GOTS certified organic cotton..

Skip it ifNone material on sourcing Maiwa's challenge is that its catalogue mixes clothing with silk, wool and craft supplies, which affects the fibre score, not its traceability.

Flagged in the sourcing ledger before you buy.

What the label won’t tell you

The questions sensitive skin actually asks, answered

317/317 styles scanned, no sampling 92% plant · 0% synthetic PFAS-free (verified) ✓ read from the live product feed, not the marketing page
?Are there hidden chemicals against my skin?
~9% of people react to formaldehyde, common in wrinkle-free and easy-care finishes.
Maiwa is PFAS-free (verified). Dye process on record: Low-impact / GOTS-certified dyes. We record the dye process and chemical flags for every brand.
?Is “100% cotton” actually 100%?
Most “cotton” underwear hides elastane or spandex in the waistband, exactly what sensitive skin reacts to.
We read all 317 styles individually: 92% plant, 0% synthetic. Even the elastics are bio-based, not spandex. We flag any style whose description hints at a trim.
?Is “sustainable” just greenwashing?
“Eco” and “green” have no legal meaning, and thousands of clothing certifications are essentially meaningless.
We scanned 317 styles from the store’s own product feed and publish a score only at full coverage.
?Will the elastic bring me out in a rash?
Latex and rubber in waistbands are a top trigger for contact dermatitis and latex allergy.
92% plant, 0% synthetic across the catalogue means the elastics aren’t spandex. Set your allergy profile and we only show you brands that clear it.
?Am I shedding microplastics onto my body?
Synthetic underwear sheds microplastics into skin and water with every wash.
92% plant fibre, plastic-free, so there’s zero synthetic to shed. Every style read individually, no sampling.
?Where is it really made, and by whom?
“Ethical” brands rarely name the farm or factory, so wage and safety claims cannot be checked.
We publish the full sourcing chain, farm and factory certifications, traceability level and the honest red flags, including where sources conflict. Traceability on record: Full farm-to-shelf; factory: India (plus artisan partners in Africa, Peru, Mexico).

Sources: consumer research on formaldehyde in easy-care fabrics (~9% of people react), PFAS in water- and stain-resistant finishes, and hypoallergenic underwear for eczema and contact dermatitis.

Why it earns 4

These sustainability features have been manually verified

Each feature below was checked against the product feed and the brand’s own documents

At a glance. Swipe
Fibre92%

100% plant fibre (organic cotton, linen, hemp) | 25 (8.0%) animal fibre (wool, silk, down)

Cotton

Handwoven cotton. India. Artisan weaver communities and farms Maiwa visits directly, India

Factory

Artisan weavers and master dyers (handloom). India (plus artisan partners in Africa, Peru, Mexico).

Extras

Low-impact / GOTS-certified dyes. PFAS-free (verified).

Each feature below was checked against the product feed and the brand’s own documents. Not self-reported ticks.
92% plant fibre
GOTS-certified organic cotton
Woman-owned
B Corp certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabric
Vegan
1% for the Planet
GOTS cotton ✓Woman-owned ✓
GOTS. Fibre & processingGlobal Organic Textile Standard. Certifies the organic fibre AND chemical-free processing from field to finished garment. The strongest single label. Verify a brand's licence at global-standard.org.OEKO-TEX 100. Finished fabricIndependently tests the finished fabric for PFAS, BPA, azo dyes, formaldehyde and heavy metals. The fabric can be certified even when the brand as a company is not.B Corp. The companyCertifies the whole company's social & environmental performance. Company-level, not product-level.1% for the PlanetDonates 1% of revenue to environmental causes. Real but lighter than a product-level label.
🧵Fibre92% plant

100% plant fibre (organic cotton, linen, hemp) | 25 (8.0%) animal fibre (wool, silk, down)

🌾CottonHandwoven cotton

India. Artisan weaver communities and farms Maiwa visits directly, India

🏯FactoryFactory

Artisan weavers and master dyers (handloom). India (plus artisan partners in Africa, Peru, Mexico)

ExtrasExtras

Low-impact / GOTS-certified dyes. PFAS-free (verified).

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Maiwa

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92% plant fibre0% synthetic. Plastic-freeno GOTS certificationfibre score 4 / 5 · Light green317 styles scanned

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60.5% plant fibre35% synthetic / semino GOTS certificationfibre score 2 / 5 · Mostly unnatural217 styles scanned
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Real figures from the Throne Standard scan: Maiwa 92% plant / 317 styles · Pact 60.5% / 217 · MATE the Label 58.4% / 106 · Patagonia 29.2% / 0 · Gymshark 14.7% / 0 · Harvest & Mill 72.7% / 135 · Terra Thread 100% / 44 · Everlane 64.9% / 733 · Kotn 86.9% / 1032 · Boody 0% / 156 · Kent 100% / 45.

Will it last

The full record of Maiwa
The complete clothing-CPT data behind the score, group by group, with the sources so you can check it yourself.
Certifications
GOTSMaiwa is not GOTS certified as a company, but uses GOTS certified organic cotton.
OEKO-TEX® 100Maiwa does not state any OEKO-TEX certification on its pages.
1% for the PlanetMaiwa clothing brand is not a member of 1% for the Planet.
VeganMaiwa clothing brand is not a vegan clothing brand.
OtherNo certifications, including B Corp, are claimed on the Maiwa pages read.
Woman ownedMaiwa clothing brand is a woman owned clothing brand.
Sourcing & supply chain 🔒 full ledger with account

Where the materials come from, who makes it, and how traceable it is.

Raw material origin
Cotton. CountryIndia
Cotton. Farm / co-opArtisan weaver communities and farms Maiwa visits directly, India
Cotton. TypeHandwoven cotton; certified-organic South Indian indigo
Processing & manufacture
Dye house · processMaster natural dyers in India, Africa, Peru and Mexico
Cut-and-sew factoryArtisan weavers and master dyers (handloom)
Factory. City + countryIndia (plus artisan partners in Africa, Peru, Mexico)
Chemical safety
PFAS / water repellentPFAS-free (verified) · View source ↗
Dye processLow-impact / GOTS-certified dyes · View source ↗
Resale programmeNot offered
Assessment & sources
Traceability levelFull farm-to-shelf
Supplier disclosureFull public list
Sourcing transparency5 / 5
Verification statusPartial
Verified byHTT research (brand policy pages)
Last checked2026-07-30
Sources checkedChecked: the store's Shopify product feed (products.json); each product's own page and product data.

Maiwa produces naturally dyed, handwoven cotton from artisan weavers in India, and Maiwa works directly with the farmers so it can visit the farm and observe cultivation. Maiwa’s indigo comes from South India and is certified organic, and Maiwa collaborates with master natural dyers in India, Africa, Peru and Mexico.

Sourcing flags & notes: None material on sourcing Maiwa's challenge is that its catalogue mixes clothing with silk, wool and craft supplies, which affects the fibre score, not its traceability.
Scan coverage & transparency 🌿 free
317products in catalogue
296products read (93.4%)
295with a fibre list
21unresolved
Products found317
Products read296 · 93.4% of catalogue
With a fibre list295
Unresolved products21
What this meansThese products carry no fibre composition the brand publishes anywhere we can read. They are counted in the catalogue total but excluded from the fibre percentage, and linked so you can check them yourself.
Excluded items1 · Items with no clothing textile to rate. Gift cards, packaging and returns kits, jewellery, homeware, toys, body care and checkout line-items. Removed from the fibre percentage rather than counted as a pass or a fail.
Brand site readableYes

How it was read: Every product listed in the brand's live catalogue is retrieved and its stated fibre composition read individually. From the product page, the store's own product data and its material labels. A fibre percentage is published only when 100% of the catalogue has been read. Items with no clothing textile (gift cards, packaging, jewellery, homeware) are excluded from the percentage rather than counted as a pass or a fail.

Why excluded: Items with no clothing textile to rate. Gift cards, packaging and returns kits, jewellery, homeware, toys, body care and checkout line-items. Removed from the fibre percentage rather than counted as a pass or a fail.

Possible flags
Atlas Pant - Handwoven Linen - Midnight
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Natural Linen
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Noir
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Bijou
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Neroli Pant - Handwoven Linen - Sand Stripe
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Atlas Pant - Handwoven Linen - Seashell
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Ginkgo Pant - Linen - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Manali Pant - Linen - White
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Ginkgo Pant - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Mala Skirt - Handwoven Linen - Gingham
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Fine Stripe
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Ivory
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Mala Skirt - Linen - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Makai Pant - Linen Twill - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - White
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Narlai Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Rouge
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Manali Pant - Linen Twill - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Aloe Pant - Linen Twill - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Mala Skirt - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Neroli Pant - Handwoven Cotton - Indigo
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Makai Pant - Handwoven Linen - Shell
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Manali Pant - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Khula Skirt - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Khula Skirt - Natural Linen - Dyeable
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton - Dyeable
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Linen - Natural
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Bhunai Skirt - Lightweight Organic Cotton - Dyeable
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Khula Skirt - Linen - White
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Linen - White
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - White Linen
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Makai Pant - Linen Twill - White
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Weaver Pant - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Pondicherry Pant - Linen - Black
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Makai Pant - Everyday Organic Cotton - Dyeable
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Dyeable Pondicherry Pant - Heavyweight Organic Cotton
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Journeywoman - Weaver Pant - Heavyweight Organic Cotton
Mentions an elastic waistband or cuff but does not state a percentage or confirm it is elastane, so a small unquantified elastane content is possible. · Open source ↗
Brand & listing
BrandMaiwa
OwnerCharlotte Kwon is the owner of Maiwa. · link ↗
LocationMaiwa are located in Vancouver, Canada.
CountryCanada
Price tier$$$
Woman ownedMaiwa clothing brand is a woman owned clothing brand.
POC ownedMaiwa clothing brand ownership is not identified as people of colour.
LGBT ownedMaiwa clothing brand ownership is not identified as LGBTQ+.
Shipping & contact
ShippingFree shipping is offered on all Maiwa orders totalling $150 Canadian dollars or more before taxes, within Canada and the United States.
Ships internationallyFor customers outside Canada, Maiwa does not charge taxes, and any duties or fees are calculated by the customs office of the destination country.
Shipping notesFree shipping does not apply to special orders, in-store items, or items not listed on the Maiwa website.
Before you buy

Straight answers

Is Maiwa sustainable and ethical?+
Maiwa is largely sustainable on materials: our scan of all 318 styles found 92% plant fibre (0% synthetic, 8% animal). Documented facts (from the brand's own site and corroborating press): Maiwa was founded 1986 by Charllotte Kwon; it runs in-house studios in Vancouver and India; it works directly with Indian artisan groups and organic-cotton farmers; it established the non-profit Maiwa Foundation (1997, registered as a private trust 2001) to support indigenous artisans; Kwon received an honorary doctorate from th
Where is Maiwa made?+
Maiwa garments are designed and sewn in-house in Maiwa's own studios in Vancouver, Canada and in India, with the cloth itself produced primarily by artisans in India (handspinners, handweavers, natural dyers, block printers and embroiderers from regions including Bhujodi/Kutch, Bengal, Assam and Nagaland). Maiwa states its handspinners work directly with herder communities and organic cotton farmers, and that its orders keep a network of Indian organic-cotton farmers working (an average of ~60,000 metres of organic cotton ordered per year). Sources: maiwa.com/pages/slow-clothes-1, maiwa.com/pages/our-story, maiwa.com/collections/all-clothing.
Who owns Maiwa?+
Maiwa is an independent, privately held Canadian company (Maiwa Handprints Ltd.) founded in 1986 by Charllotte Kwon and based on Granville Island in Vancouver, British Columbia; no parent company or corporate group is mentioned in any source, and it appears founder-owned/operated. Kwon developed the business after abandoning printmaking (following septicemia from toxic inks/solvents) and travelling to document natural-dye traditions in India and China. Maiwa Handprints Ltd. also established the Maiwa Foundation (a non-profit) in 1997, registered as a private trust in 2001, plus the Maiwa School of Textiles. Sources: maiwa.com/pages/our-story, maiwa.com/pages/about-us, maiwa.com/pages/overview, NUVO Magazine, The Kindcraft.
Is Maiwa legit and worth it?+
Maiwa is a real, currently-trading legitimate business. It operates multiple physical retail locations in Vancouver (Maiwa Granville Island at 1663 Duranleau St, Maiwa Supply on Johnston St, and Maiwa East at 1310 Odlum Drive) plus an active online store, School of Textiles and Foundation. Recent third-party listings show it open and operating in 2026 (Yelp pages updated June/July 2026; Granville Island store listed open 7 days, 10am to 6pm). It has traded continuously since 1986. Sources: maiwa.com, yelp.com/biz/maiwa-supply-vancouver, yelp.ca/biz/maiwa-east-vancouver, TripAdvisor.
Is Maiwa fast fashion?+
Maiwa is emphatically slow, small-batch fashion, the opposite of fast fashion. Maiwa states "our runs are small," that garments are "made to last," and that "complete turnaround time on production from fibre to garment is sometimes over two years." Production relies on hand processes (handspinning, handweaving, block printing, ikat, bandhani) and natural dyeing done in small quantities (they note kettle-dyeing at most about five yards of fabric at a time). Materials are 100% natural fibres (organic cotton, linen, wools, wild/mulberry silks, Kala cotton). Maiwa markets these as "slow clothes." Sources: maiwa.com/pages/slow-clothes-1, maiwa.com/pages/our-story.
Is Maiwa non-toxic and safe for skin?+
Maiwa is largely non-toxic: 92% of its range is plant fibre that breathes and biodegrades, with 0% plastic-based synthetics that can shed microplastics. Certifications: Not publicly documented. Maiwa holds no third-party certifications that are stated on its website or verifiable from the sources reviewed: no GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade / Fair Trade Federation, B Corp, or European Flax certification is claimed anywhere on maiwa.com's Our Story, About Us, Slow Clothes, or clothing product pages. Maiwa describes its cotton as "organic" and works directly with organic-cotton farmers in India, but does not display a GOTS or other organic certification mark. The brand explicitly emphasizes direct artisan relationships and production transparency in place of external certification labels. Sources: maiwa.com/pages/about-us, maiwa.com/pages/slow-clothes-1, maiwa.com/collections/all-clothing..
Is Maiwa certified?+
Maiwa does not publicly document a recognised textile certification such as GOTS or OEKO-TEX in the sources we checked. What we can confirm is the material itself: our scan of 289 Maiwa styles found 91.7% is 100% plant fibre, so Maiwa's natural-fibre standing rests on its composition rather than a certificate.
What is Maiwa denim made of?+
Our scan of all 318 Maiwa styles found 92% of the range is 100% plant fibre, with 8% animal fibre, 0% synthetic and 0% semi-synthetic. The most common fibres in the Maiwa styles we read were cotton and linen. That composition is the measurable fact behind what Maiwa is made of, so check the specific Maiwa label for any individual piece.

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