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. 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. 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. The cotton in this product is grown with less water, less chemical fertilizers and less chemical pesticides, while increasing profit margins for the farmers. That way, we lower our environmental impact. Since 1996 IKEA has banned harmful dyes, e.g. azo dyes, in textile and leather production.