Organic cotton plays an important role in slowing the impacts of climate change. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of conventionally grown cotton on health, as well as the environmental impacts of traditional cotton farming practices. (Lesser known are the negative effects of manufacturing fibers like bamboo.) In addition to being better for our wellbeing– especially for babies, who have sensitive skin that is vulnerable to toxins– growing organic cotton is also helping to enhance climate resilience. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertil ..read more

A pop of color sparks joy and wonderment, and can brighten up any wardrobe. From beautiful patterns to fun prints and intricate designs, a t-shirt, babybody, or accessory is instantly transformed with color. But what actually goes into making that color pop? In the same way that it’s important to know the origin of the fiber that a product is made from, it is also important to know the other ingredients it contains– particularly the dye.   Toxic dyes used in conventional manufacturing processes constitute a major pollutant of water around the world. According to Fashion Revolution, “As m ..read more

    Over the years, consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, and of the environmental and human costs associated with fast fashion. This has motivated more companies to incorporate eco-friendly terminology into their branding. However, sustainability in branding does not always equate to sustainability in practice; often, it's nothing more than a marketing ploy or form of greenwashing used to convince consumers that the company cares about people and the environment. Using vague terms like “ethical,” “sustainable,” “organic,” “vegan,” or “eco-f ..read more

Why bamboo isn’t the environmentally sustainable textile it’s cracked up to be Bamboo: Fabric of the Future? Bamboo has become synonymous amongst many consumers with words like “soft,” “pure,” and “eco friendly” (mostly because it has been marketed this way). The Bamboo craze seems to have reached every corner of the apparel and home goods market – from sheets, to underwear, baby clothes, and more – with people shelling out a lot of money for what are touted as luxurious bamboo goods. At first glance, bamboo appears to be a highly sustainable resource. It grows quickly and doesn’t need much f ..read more

SEKEM Acquires Under the Nile, Announces New Website and Product Expansion   Under the Nile’s acquisition by supplier SEKEM increases supply chain transparency and offers more sizes, new product categories, and better prices  Dover, DE, January X, 2024— Under the Nile, long-time industry leader and provider of high-quality 100% GOTS certified organic cotton baby products, has been acquired by its sole supplier SEKEM. SEKEM is a sustainable development-focused social enterprise with biodynamic farms, headquartered in Egypt.   “After 25 years of partnership with Under th ..read more

For over 25 years Under the Nile has brought you the highest quality organic cotton goods, ethically sourced from our partner and supplier in Egypt - SEKEM. This month, we are transitioning the company fully into SEKEM’s hands to provide customers with an even better experience. What does this mean, and what can you expect? The things you love about Under the Nile will stay the same: The same beautiful 100% GOTS certified organic products, with cotton grown and sewn at SEKEM’s Fair Trade farms and factory. But there will be more of all the good stuff: More transparency. Expanded sizes. Bett ..read more

We're so excited to be featured as the North American representative for the GOTS GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD ECOLOGY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY in the 2022 Annual Report.  Check us out here:   ..read more

Since the beginning of Under the Nile I have always enjoyed naming our toys after our family and friends. The very first doll I designed was named after my oldest daughter Shereen - we now call the doll Jill, but the pattern at our factory still says “Shereen Doll'' and we still refer to it as such. Now that I’m thinking about it, I’m not sure why we switched it from Shereen to Jill. Shereen and I & "Jill" "Shereen" Doll   Another toy that is named after a family member is Buddy the Dog, which is actually named after three different family members. Buddy was my grandfather’s ..read more

At Under the Nile, we are known for our super soft baby layettes, gowns, side snap kimonos, bodysuits and sleep sacs, but what are you to do once your little one has outgrown our sizes?  This winter Under the Nile is offering select styles up to 24m. For some time now, many of you have been messaging us asking if we can “go bigger.” We heard your requests. This winter season we are testing out new larger sizes, by adding some select styles up to 24m – like our new animal print zipper footie and long bubble romper.    We will continue adding bigger styles as we see the deman ..read more

The very first collection of clothing that I designed for Under the Nile were basics - like undies, undershirts, and pajamas. At the time there were not any other companies who were making cotton training pants, so I set off to design the perfect pair of reusable organic cotton training pants. I set up a focus group and with everyone's feedback, perfected the pattern for our training pant. I included a high waist to ensure a better fit without gaping, made a soft binding trim for the legs and waist instead of elastic, and added extra terry padding in the midd ..read more