Buck & Baa is an organic baby clothing range, created to make sure the first years of a child’s life are as toxin-free as possible. Alexa Whitehead is the director and designer of the brand and has brought to life a clothing line that’s good for the planet as well as children.
The clothing is made from organic fibres not just for the sake of the customers, but also the producers. “Traditional cotton crops make up 15-25 percent of the world’s insecticides and pesticides,” explained Whitehead. “The fibres are harmful to the farmers, the environment, and those who wear them.” Whitehead believes there’s no difference between choosing to use natural skin care products and choosing to use chemical-free clothing fibres. “Their skin is thinner and more porous than adults’.”
The clothing line is designed by Whitehead here in New Zealand and is ethically made in India. The manufacturer Buck & Baa uses has an SA8000 certificate, which is an international standard for social accountability and fair working conditions. “I want Buck & Baa to be a clothing brand that is friendly on the environment,” said Whitehead. “What we do in business has an effect on more than just us.” The brand also does its best to minimise its carbon footprint.
Buck & Baa’s Summer 18/19 range goes from newborn up to size four, but the company plans to grow their range to ultimately cater for size 10s, too.
