SAFETY

We are passionate about children’s' safety.

We all know how curious little babies are. They put everything into their mouths. You can rest assured all our infant garments are made to withstand those killer growing teeth! Buttons are extra secured and poppers are attached with a special Pneumatic stud machine imported from Italy .

Newborn baby skin...something we always refer to as "soft as a baby's bottom". We want to ensure those bottoms and bodies stay that way. Fabrics contain no harmful chemicals. Nickel can also cause an allergic reaction that's why we only use “nickel free” studs and poppers.

The pitter patter of the baby learning to walk..... Our booties have special rubberized soles in a decorative footprint design to ensure its walking they're doing and not snow skiing!

SATIN neck labels and wash care labels also prevent scratching of the skin.

LOOSE CORDS and elastics are a no-no for little ones. The infant range is designed with buttons and studs rather than cords to prevent accidents.

We are frequently asked about the use of flame retardants in the fabrics that we use but we are unable to find a source that proves these chemicals to be proven safe for use in children’s clothing items. Therefore Hooligans does not endorse the use of this.

FABRICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The overall composition of our fabrics are 100% South African cotton. In trim areas, such as mesh or lace, a combination of polyester or nylon may be used.

All Cotton is bought from South African mills that source the cotton yarn from African farms. This is then dyed to our specified colours at a Dyeing facility in Durban, South Africa .  Dyed fabric is finished with an eco friendly softener. We regularly visit and inspect the facilities of our fabric suppliers to ensure their claims of “Fair Trade” are substantiated.

WORKFORCE

A stringent code of ethics is the foundation of Hooligans Kids Clothing. Employees are paid excellent rates for their hard work and loyal dedication to Hooligans. 98% of the current workforce has worked here for over 10 years. Absolutely no child labour will ever be employed by us!

South Africa has a strict Occupational Health and Safety Act which we adhere to. The Basic Employment Act stipulates working hours, age of workers and fair employment condition.