Since 1998, Under the Nile has been a leader in the organic industry, producing the softest and most durable cotton apparel, toys and accessories for infants and children. All of our products are made from 100% handpicked organic Egyptian cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process.  Under the Nile, has a philosophy based on families; they believe that the families that produce our product are as important as the families that purchase them. From the time the cotton seeds are planted, to the growing, weaving and sewing, each and every product is made with both you and our community in mind. Each person is valued for their unique talent and loving commitment to the high quality that makes Under the Nile so special. By cultivating organic cotton, they cultivate the community and the environment that make it possible. They believe that providing work, as well as education and health care, are necessary to help impoverished communities become self-sustaining. In doing this, they are keeping their promise to support their community and foster health and harmony.

Since 1998, Under the Nile has been a leader in the organic industry, producing the softest and most durable cotton apparel, toys and accessories for infants and children. All of their products are made from 100% handpicked organic Egyptian cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process.

At Under the Nile, they have built a philosophy based on families. They believe that the families that produce our product are as important as the families that purchase them. From the time the cotton seeds are planted, to the growing, weaving and sewing, each and every product is made with both you and our community in mind. Each person is valued for their unique talent and loving commitment to the high quality that makes Under the Nile so special. By cultivating organic cotton, they cultivate the community and the environment that make it possible. We believe that providing work, as well as education and health care, are necessary to help impoverished communities become self-sustaining. In doing this, they are keeping their promise to support the community and foster health and harmony.

Under the Nile Certifications

1. All Under the Nile toys are hand crafted, made and stuffed with organic cotton. Most of the toys on the market are stuffed with "fluff" that can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems in babies. All of our toys are toy tested according to the ASTM United States government standard as well as to the EN1 European standard.
2. Their dyeing process uses metal-free or vegetable dyes. Accessories such as buttons and zippers are made from organically friendly elements such as wood, shell or nickel-free metals.
3. Under the Nile is certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). GOTS is recognized as the leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibers worldwide. It defines high level environmental criteria along the entire supply chain of organic textiles and requires compliance with social criteria as well. Under the Nile have two certifications: one for their manufacturing process, and one for their distribution. All Under the Nile hangtags feature the GOTS logo.
4. All Under the Nile products are Fair Trade. They exemplify fair trade principles, practicing fairness towards all those involved in the entire production chain. A fair price is paid to all workers, from cotton growers to weavers. Their partnership with Sekem Farm ensures that all of their employees work in a comfortable environment that includes open space, sufficient light and fresh air, along with exercise activities during the day. Two organic meals are served to all our workers in Egypt on a daily basis.
5. In addition, all of the workers who create Under the Nile's products receive full service health care that includes emergency service, dentistry and even surgery. The children of their workers are also offered schooling from K-12th grade. Without this school many children would never be educated.