Turtles Australian Cotton Kids T-Shirts

Fabric Composition

• 90% Australian-grown cotton, 10% Lycra
• 190 GSM jersey knit
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
• Cotton grown and milled in Australia
• Printed to order in Australia by Melco Fabrics

Hardware & Notions

• GOTS certified 100% organic cotton thread
• 330 GSM ribbing (90% cotton, 10% elastane) for necklines and cuffs
• Recycled PET labels

Care Instructions

Washing

• Warm to cool machine wash at 30°C or less
• Wash with similar colours
• Use gentle detergent to prolong brightness of print
• Turn inside out to protect print
• Do not soak, wring, or bleach

Drying & Ironing

• Line dry inside out
• Cool iron if needed
• Do not tumble dry

Additional Care

• Being a print, this item may fade over time
• Dry cleaning not recommended

Australian Materials: Made from 90% Australian-grown cotton, supporting local farming and significantly reducing transport emissions. Cotton milled and printed in Australia.

Print-to-Order Fabric: We order fabric printed to our specifications from Melco Fabrics, reducing overproduction and waste.

Natural Materials: High cotton content with minimal synthetic (10% Lycra) for essential stretch and comfort. Ribbing is natural rubber and organic cotton.

Made in Australia: Australian supply chain—cotton grown, milled, printed, and garments handcrafted in our Melbourne studio.

Ethical Production: Ethical Clothing Australia accredited

Circularity: When you're finished with this piece, pass it on to a younger sibling or friend, take it to a clothes swap, or donate for resale. The blended fabric can be recycled to make building materials and other items through companies like Upparel and Textile Recyclers Australia at end-of-life. The high Australian cotton content and local production significantly reduce environmental impact.