Composition & Care – Sweatshirt
Composition & Care — YOFE Sweatshirts
Our sweatshirts are made in Europe from eco-certified materials.
🧵 Composition
| Material | Proportion | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Cotton | 85% | GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) |
| Recycled Polyester | 15% | GRS (Global Recycled Standard) |
🌿 GOTS Certified Organic Cotton♻️ GRS Recycled Polyester🏭 Made in Europe
Why this blend? Organic cotton provides softness and breathability, while recycled polyester enhances the fabric's durability and helps it maintain its shape wash after wash. The result: a sweatshirt that is more durable and eco-friendly than a standard sweatshirt.
📋 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 280 gsm |
| Fit | Unisex, slightly oversized |
| Collar | Ribbed crew neck with elastane |
| Cuffs & Hem | Double ribbed with elastane |
| Screen printing or DTG without solvent | |
| Manufacturing | Europe (Fair Wear) |
🧺 Care Instructions
| Care | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Machine wash | 30 °C maximum, delicate cycle |
| Hand wash | Possible in cold water |
| Drying | Flat or on a hanger — avoid tumble drying |
| Ironing | Inside out, low iron (110 °C max) — do not iron over the print |
| Fabric softener | Avoid: damages fibers and print |
⚠️ Important: Turn your sweatshirt inside out before washing to preserve the print. Organic cotton may shrink slightly after the first wash — 30 °C from the start.
🌍 Environmental Impact
- GOTS certification guarantees that no pesticides or GMOs were used in cotton cultivation
- Recycled polyester (rPET) diverts plastic bottles from nature
- Manufacturing in Europe reduces the carbon footprint associated with transport
- Working conditions are governed by Fair Wear standards
Making your sweatshirt last: A well-maintained sweatshirt can easily last 5 to 8 years. This is the best way to reduce its environmental impact.
