about stella james organic clothing

stella james was born out of a passion for knitwear and an interest in organic and ethical clothing. Recognising that people are increasingly looking for products that are made in an environmentally friendly way, and after many years of working for manufacturers and high street retailers (which more recently entailed a gruelling 5 hour round trip commute to London) we decided to go it alone. The idea for stella james was born and our hand knitted organic clothing collection was created - using the best certified organic yarns which have been sourced and produced ethically.


Stuart Welsh and Stella Claxton

why wear organic clothing?
All the items in the collections are created from organic yarns that not only offer certified environmental benefits but will also stand the test of time. The organic cotton and organic merino wool yarns are produced without chemicals, pesticides or dyestuffs. The colour you see is ‘grown in’ and natural which means it won’t fade. The fabrics are soft and comfortable and can be worn next to the skin of even the most delicate babies and toddlers, while at the same time giving a durable fabric which will endure numerous washes.
FAQs about our organic cotton and organic merino wool products

the organic clothing collection
The collection of organic baby and toddler clothes, home furnishings and accessories is designed by Stella and has a timeless quality, using vintage inspired designs and traditional methods to create the textured stitches and patterns. Each piece in our organic clothing collection is unique because it’s hand made by skilled craftspeople. We work directly with our organic yarn suppliers and garment producers, supporting ethical trade, and investing into traditional textile craft skills.

The stella james organic clothing knitwear collection is designed to be both luxurious and functional, and we hope our products will provide much enjoyment and pleasure for you and your family.

Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions or suggestions.
Call +44(0)115 9663027 or e-mail info@stella-james.co.uk

Stella Claxton and Stuart Welsh

what our customers say

“I can’t tell you how grateful I am to finally have a fabric Archie can wear against his skin without causing a major allergic reaction. The merino fabric is so soft and feels so luxurious – but more importantly washes so well. Archie has had so many comments saying how cute he looks – especially in the matching hat – obviously now the most stylish baby in Scotland.”
Moira Browning, Blairgowrie, Scotland

“Dear Stella, I am absolutely delighted with my scarf. It looks beautiful and feels really soft and comfortable to wear. Are you thinking of adding gloves to go with it, because I would love a pair to match?”
Joanna Bail, Nottingham

“Just a small note to say thanks for supplying me with the much needed head warmer in the form of your cable hat, quickly. Believe me, standing on the side of a rugby pitch can get very chilly. I am so grateful to have something that not only is incredibly practical, the merino is so soft and warm , but really stylish too.”
Diane Clay, Rufford, Nottinghamshire

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