A biodynamic farm functions as a strong, self-sustaining and vibrant single organism that recognizes and respects the basic principles at work in nature. It is a complete system in which all the different components of the farm are seen as parts of a greater whole. With farm animals at the centre, a self-sustaining, balanced and harmonious environment is the result.

Special manure and herb-based preparations are applied to the fields and compost to enhance and stimulate the microbiological life in the soil and improve fertility. These have been shown to significantly improve the health and well being of soil, plant and animal as well as enhancing the vitality, flavour and keeping qualities of the produce for the benefit of the consumer. With the soil sequestering up to 25% more carbon than conventional farming methods, the health of the planet is also cared for. Biodynamics is a sound basis for sustainable food and textile production, and this production is certified biodynamic and organic through the Demeter trademark.

Further to this, the biodynamic farmer recognizes that the life of a farm is exposed to wider as well as internal farm-based influences. The more subtle rhythms associated with the sun, the moon and the planets form the basis of an annually produced planting calendar. This guides the farmer towards appropriate times for cultivation and sowing for maximum quantity and quality.

The result is a rich and diverse farm built on sound organic principles that is embedded and sensitized to its surroundings. It produces food with such an individual quality that, as with wine, it can be described as having the 'terroir' of the farm - the sense of the place where it was grown.

Why biodynamic cotton?

Right through the pregnancy to the moment of birth and beyond, babies experience touch; skin to skin bonding with parents and cuddling and kissing and massage, and this experience of touch extends to the cloths that baby has against their skin.

Our skin is an important sense organ - through touch and temperature, learning all the time. Cotton and wool [natural fibres] are always best for our and babies skin. Babies have a wonderful sensitivity through their skin and so, chose baby's clothes with great care to ensure they are soft and warming.

Biodynamic cotton is free from the chemical finishes and pesticide contents than non-biodynamic cotton contains making it safe and natural against your baby's skin.

Biodynamic cotton is especially helpful and supportive for sensitive skins or for babies that chew everything in sight!

Biodynamic cotton is naturally soft and keeps that softness after each wash.

Why Sekem biodynamic cotton?

The Sekem initiative was founded to realise the vision of sustainable human development. Sekem aims to contribute to the comprehensive development of the individual, society and environment. A holistic concept encompassing integrated economic, social and cultural development forms the key Sekem vision.

Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish founded Sekem 1977 in Egypt and he received the RIGHT LIVELIHOOD AWARD also known as the "ALTERNATIVE NOBEL PRIZE" for "establishing a business model for the 21st century in which commercial success is integrated with and promotes the social and cultural development of society through economics of love."

The Sekem Initiative aims to meet today's challenge of sustainable human development by contributing towards a comprehensive advancement of the individual, the community and the environment. Cooperation in economic, social and cultural endeavours is cultivated through dedication to the pursuit of science, art and religion.

The name Sekem is the transliteration of a hieroglyph, meaning "vitality".

All Sekem farms are "Demeter" and COAE (Center of Organic Agric. in Egypt) Certified and work entirely to fair trade principles. Demeter certification is the highest certification in the world, ensuring that the entire process, from growing the cotton, spinning, weaving, dying all the way to sewing the garment is certified.

Further information:

www.sekem.com
www.bdaa.co.uk
For biodynamic baby food:www.ulula.co.uk