Silly Silas was founded with a vision to create premium kids’ wear that is both functional and of the highest quality. Guided by innovation, care, and compassion for the planet and all who share it, we continue to explore the most sustainable methods of making our products.
All of our tights are made in small, traditional workshops in the European Union by artisans who have perfected their craft over generations. These family-run productions are becoming increasingly rare, and we believe it is vital to help sustain them. By working closely with these makers, we ensure not only exceptional quality, but also that their heritage, passion, and pride are preserved.
We care not only about the safety of our products, but also about their journey — from cultivation to manufacturing and packaging. That’s why, alongside our OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 certification, we are proud to hold GOTS and RWS certifications, the leading global standards for organic textiles and responsibly sourced wool.
Global Organic Textile Standard
GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. GOTS goes deeper than the impact fibres have on the human body. From seed to store — the standard takes every stage of production into consideration, from the safety of the end product to the environmental impact of each facility, to the health and wellbeing of workers throughout the supply chain. GOTS helps eliminate blind spots for consumers, providing traceability and accountability every step of the way.
GOTS evaluates the production and manufacturing of textiles according to their environmental and social impact. It demands the establishment of traceability and transparency from the farming stage all the way through production, shipping, and trading. It ensures not only a safer end-product for consumers, but also a healthier environment for the farmers and the communities who work in the supply chain.
GOTS environmental standards include, but are not limited to, using GOTS-approved colourants, supervising environmental management (including wastewater treatment), and evaluation of toxicity and biodegradability for chemical inputs.
The Global Organic Textiles standard also requires certain working and social conditions. This means that child labour cannot be used, workers must have freedom of association and collective bargaining, there are no discriminatory practices, working conditions must be safe and hygienic, workers are remunerated according to national legal or industry benchmark standards, and operations must calculate living wages and assess wage gaps, among other standards.
With GOTS, we know that every step of the process is monitored to ensure safety for humans and the environment, on both a local and global scale — all the way down to the smallest details, like packaging and labels.
The effects of climate change are increasingly evident, and as citizens of the world, it is our responsibility to do our research and make informed decisions about the industries we support. Every step towards a more ecologically and socially responsible lifestyle is a step along a better path. At Silly Silas, we don’t want to settle for “okay” –– we know that we can do so much better.
Standard 100
From the beginning of our journey, all of our products have been certified by the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class 1 certification, which ensures that “every component of [an] article, i.e. every thread, button and other accessory, has been tested for harmful substances and that the article therefore is harmless for human health.” The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 at the Class 1 level is the most rigorous certification, designed specifically for newborns through toddlers up to the age of three.
Additionally, our products are tested according to ASTM D1230-17 complying with specific textile flammability regulation required in Sweden (Konsumentverket, Brandrisk i kläder), Netherlands (Handhavingsafspraken brandveiligheid kleding conform de Warenwet 2008) and Norway (Forskrift om forbud mot svært brennbare tekstiler) and Flammability requirement in Canada (CAN/CGSB-4.2 NO 27.5:2008) and USA (US CPSC 16 CFR PART 1610).
* Not applicable to all Silly Silas products
Transparency
Our tights are crafted in small towns in the Czech Republic and Spain, where traditional skills and care are at the heart of every step. A single pair requires 10–12 stages of production, using vintage technology that allows us to keep them 100% cotton, free from elastane. The knitting process is slow and meticulous, but it’s what gives our tights their uniquely soft texture.
After the final stitch, each pair is carefully inspected, then packed with care before making its way to you.
We know that people are often disconnected from how products are made, and we want to bring you closer to the process. If you ever have questions, we’d love to hear from you at hello@sillysilas.com.
