All of Pickapooh's sunhats including the fireman sunhat are made from 100% organic cotton. If you have a look on the label it should say 100% baumwolle (KbA) the “KbA” stands for “kontrolliert biologischer Anbau” which is German for “certified organic farming” and the abbreviation for organic cotton certified by an independent institute, which in the case of Pickapooh is GOTS, the Global Organic Textile Standard.
The organic cotton is GOTS certified by IVN. Organic cotton is better for your child, cotton farmers, garment makers, their families and the environment.
By choosing organic you are making an investment not only in the health of your child but also in the world they will grow up in.
The Pickapooh organic cotton offers UV protection at three levels; UPF 20, 60 and 80. The ultraviolet protection is free of any chemical additions. All items made from these materials reliably safeguard from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
PICKAPOOH sun protection is certified according to the most stringent rules of the UV-Standard 801. This standard tests real wearing conditions and offers reliable UPF values regulated by Stiftung Warentest. “UV protect” labels awarded by the UV-Standard 801 are attached to each garment.
A small amount of shrinkage may occur in the first couple of washes, but the clothes are made slightly bigger to accomodate this. Air dry, and re-shape while damp if necessary.
To help all your clothes last longer, always air dry rather than tumble dry.
To reduce calcium build-up which can contribute to a hardening of your clothing, add a little vinegar to your rinse cycle.
"Very practical sun hat. I bought two of these - one in orange and one in turqoise; one for my husband for his birthday and one for me (him to have first preference on colour each time we wear them). So far (with the little sun we've seen!) they've been great. Very practical as they fold up easily and are lightweight, provide good all round shading, the ties enable a tighter fit to the head if windy, and organic cotton (the main reason I purchased them). The colours I purchased are gorgeous and blend well with lots of our outfits. Haven't needed to wash yet; hope there's no shrinkage or other issues."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... me and my hubby
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I bought this sun hat for my partner. His head measures about 59cm and the size is just right. The material is sturdy, but not thick, so a nice material for a hot day. We chose the navy colour, but the colour is darker than in the photo . Also there is no lighter contrast band like on the photo, the hat we got was dark navy all over."
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... Adult man
"Nice sun hat, true to size, good quality fabric."
This was worn by... Me
"Very pleased with this hat. The wide brim means plenty of protection, and the tie means it’s adjusted to fit and doesn’t blow off in the first puff of wind - a problem I’ve had with other broad-brimmed hats."
"i love the little draw string on the hat, super handy when it's windy! love this hat!"
"Excellent shade and folds up small without creasing."
This was worn by... Old lady
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