About BORNSAGE

BORNSAGE collections are inspired by east-west fusion design with an emphasis on simplicity, durability and practicality. All garments and accessories adhere to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to ensure their organic status, from the harvesting of raw materials through to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing. At BORNSAGE, we believe that organic clothing should not be a privilege, but that everyone should have the choice to cloth their babies in pure, natural luxury.

BORNSAGE is the brainchild of Hema Kumar, an Indian born Australian currently residing in HCMC, Vietnam. A designer at heart with a passion for textiles, she set out to express her notion of the newborn child as a pure and free spirit in a line of clothing. The BORNSAGE concept was conceived over a Creole curry on a balmy night in Mauritius with this in mind.

Why is BORNSAGE Organic?

The question should really be why not. A Baby’s skin is more porous than an adults, making it more susceptible to irritation by chemicals on conventional cotton. Organic cotton is a clean sustainable alternative to conventional cotton. Conventional cotton is grown and developed into fabric with toxic chemicals that are easily absorbed upon contact with Baby’s skin. These chemicals are not only harmful to our babies’, but also to our environment.

Some quick facts on organic cotton:
- Cotton grown organically has denser fibres producing cloth that is beautifully soft, more durable and holds its shape better – even when washed repeatedly
- Organic cotton saves lives and is better for farming communities as no pesticides or hazardous chemicals are used which are believed to cause up to a million cases of poisoning a year and 20,000 deaths
- No formaldehyde is used for finishing which can cause rashes and asthma so it is better for those with allergies or chemical sensitivities
- No toxic chemicals are used in processing and manufacturing of organic cotton products