Under the Nile by Sekem
Retail Apparel and FashionCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
About Under the Nile Since 1998 Under the Nile has been a leader in the organic industry, producing soft and durable cotton apparel, toys and accessories for babies and children. All of Under the Nile’s products are made from Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified 100% organic Egyptian cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process. The cotton is certified by the National Organic Program standard, regulated by the USDA. Under the Nile is also the only baby clothing company in the world to carry the Gold Seal of Egyptian Cotton. For more information, please visit www.underthenile.com. About SEKEM SEKEM Initiative was founded in 1977 by Ibrahim Abouleish to strengthen sustainable development in Egypt by producing, processing, and marketing organic and biodynamic food, textiles, and phyto-pharmaceuticals. It aims to develop the individual, society, and the environment through a holistic approach integrating ecology, economy, societal, and cultural life. SEKEM has been widely praised as an “Egyptian organic pioneer” and has received the 2003 Right Livelihood Award (“Alternative Nobel Prize”) as a “Business Model for the 21th Century” and an “economy of love.” With part of their profits the SEKEM companies co-finance the social and cultural activities of the SEKEM Development Foundation, which runs schools and a medical center. In 2012 the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development opened under the umbrella of SEKEM Initiative. For more information, please visit www.sekem.com.