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The mouth design and typography was first hand drawn, then transferred to a lino print and hand traced with a stylus to lock in the digital version.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Bag styling<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">This black shopper tote bag is soft and made from 100% organic cotton twill, finished with a feminist design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Lightweight and rollable, this 170gsm tote (37 x 42 cm with a 7cm gusset) is the perfect size for a day of errands or an afternoon of activism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u200b<strong>The Polite Defiance Promise<\/strong><\/p><p>\u200b<u>Circular by Design<\/u><\/p><p>My fabric products aren't destined for a landfill. When they\u2019re worn out, you scan a code and send them back to Teemill to be remade into new yarn. It\u2019s a closed-loop system designed to make fashion truly sustainable.<\/p><p>\u200b<u>Powered by Nature<\/u><\/p><p>Every item I sell is made from GOTS certified organic cotton in factories powered by renewable energy. No toxins, no synthetic blends... just nature.<\/p><p>\u200b<u>Plastic-Free Packaging<\/u><\/p><p>I ship in paper packaging, not poly-bags. Because the ocean has enough unexpected guests already.<\/p><p>\u200b<u>Kind to All<\/u><\/p><p>Every product uses PETA Approved Vegan inks. I don\u2019t use animal derived fibers or inks, because I believe fashion should be a force for good without causing any harm to our fellow inhabitants.<\/p><p>\u200b<u>Ethically Built<\/u><\/p><p>My supply chain is audited to ensure fair pay and safe conditions. I defy the \"fast fashion\" status quo by prioritising the people behind the seams as much as the people wearing them.<\/p><p>\u200b<u>Zero Waste Production<\/u><\/p><p>I only print the fashion you buy. By using real time printing technology, I eliminate the waste of unsold stock and overproduction. It\u2019s a smarter, cleaner way to create fashion items.<\/p><p>\u200b<strong>Independent &amp; Female-Led<\/strong><\/p><p>Polite Defiance is a one-woman show. I\u2019m an independent creator, not a faceless corporation. When you shop here, you\u2019re supporting a queer female founded brand dedicated to making a statement without compromising on ethics or the environment.<\/p><p>\u200b<strong>Real Art, Real Photography<\/strong><\/p><p>Everything you see here is 100% human made. I don't use AI for my artwork, nor do I use it for my product photography. Because I run this business on a shoestring budget and I'm learning how to photograph my own work as I go, the pictures might look a little bit homemade! You might also spot a few placeholders around the site... please bear with me, real photos are coming soon.<\/p>","brand":null,"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"This I will not stay silent and be complicit organic cotton protest print tote bag is a well loved favourite of ours. Look great while carrying everyt...","metaImage":null,"noIndex":false,"giftWrapCompatible":true,"approvalStatus":"approved","ecoIcons":["organic-icon.png","low-carbon-icon.png","ethical-icon.png"],"isBundle":false,"specifications":"Certified organic cotton tote bag made from 170 gsm twill weave. 37 x 42 cm (7cm gusset). Wash cool, hang dry. GM free. Not tested on animals. Does not contain animal-derived products. Material made in a renewable energy-powered factory, audited for a wide range of social and sustainability criteria. 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