IKEA has strict requirements for the use of phthalates in all our products, and we have totally banned them in children’s and food-contact products. We want to have a positive impact on the planet. That is why by 2030, we want all materials in our products to be recycled or renewable, and sourced in responsible ways. All the cotton in our products comes from more sustainable sources. This means that the cotton is either recycled, or grown with less water, less fertilizers and less pesticides, while increasing profit margins for the farmers. IKEA has banned the use of chlorine bleaching agents in the production of textiles and paper products due to the negative impact on the environment. Since 1996 IKEA has banned harmful dyes, e.g. azo dyes, in textile and leather production. By using recycled polyester from sources like PET bottles in this product, we consume less new raw materials and lower our environmental impact while existing materials get new life.