{"product_id":"organic-cotton-gym-bag","title":"Organic Cotton Gym Bag | Plastic Free | Designed for Training, Travel, Everyday","description":"\u003cp\u003eGOTS-certified organic cotton. No polyester, no formaldehyde finishes, no plastic hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polyester bag sheds 700,000 microplastic fibres per wash. This one sheds zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% organic cotton\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCertification\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGOTS certified\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eClosure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDrawstring (no plastic)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCare\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e (100%) — \u003cem\u003eBody \u0026amp; drawstring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGOTS-certified organic cotton. Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. The drawstring is cotton too — no nylon cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we left out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester \/ nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Fabric)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost gym bags are polyester — a petroleum-derived plastic that sheds up to 700,000 microplastic fibres per wash. Even bags marketed as ‘eco’ or ‘recycled’ are still polyester — recycled plastic sheds the same microplastics as virgin plastic. This is pure cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic zips \/ buckles\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Hardware)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawstring closure. No plastic anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Dyes)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGOTS certification requires low-impact or natural dyes. No azo dyes, no heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormaldehyde finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Treatments)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional cotton bags often get wrinkle-free treatments containing formaldehyde. GOTS prohibits them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we built it this way\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% GOTS-certified organic cotton — no polyester, no nylon, no plastic components anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero microplastic shedding — a polyester bag sheds 700,000 fibres per wash (Napper \u0026amp; Thompson, 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroplastics from synthetic textiles detected in human blood (Leslie et al., 2022) — cotton eliminates this\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo synthetic pesticides in the cotton — GOTS covers the entire supply chain from field to finished product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo formaldehyde wrinkle-free treatments — GOTS prohibits them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo azo dyes — low-impact or natural dyes only, no heavy metal pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable — cotton gets softer with every wash, unlike polyester which pills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring closure — no plastic zips, no buckles, no metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge enough for gym kit, groceries, or a day bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully biodegradable — cotton composts naturally. Polyester takes 200+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack your kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrainers at the bottom, clothes on top. The cotton is strong enough for a full gym load. The drawstring pulls tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold machine wash. No fabric softener needed — the cotton softens naturally over time. Hang dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate wet items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCotton absorbs water. If you’re carrying a wet towel or swimwear, use a separate waterproof pouch inside the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best eco gym bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost gym bags are polyester — a petroleum-derived plastic that sheds up to 700,000 microplastic fibres per wash (Napper \u0026amp; Thompson, 2016). Microplastics from synthetic textiles have been found in human blood (Leslie et al., 2022). GOTS-certified organic cotton sheds zero. No synthetic pesticides in the fibre, no formaldehyde wrinkle-free treatments, no azo dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It’s cotton — it will absorb water. Use a separate bag for wet items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard drawstring gym bag size. Fits trainers, change of clothes, towel, and water bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I machine wash it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Cold wash, hang dry. The cotton softens with each wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy organic cotton instead of regular cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConventional cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilisers. GOTS certification verifies this from field to finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it shrink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal shrinkage on cold wash. Hot water or tumble drying may cause slight shrinkage — stick to cold wash, hang dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes polyester bags a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyester is plastic. Every wash releases hundreds of thousands of microplastic fibres into waterways. These fibres are now found in drinking water, seafood, and human blood. 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