# Applique Baby Clothing 'Cate & Levi' Uses Organic Cotton for Cute Kiddie Get-Ups By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cate-levi References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/27/new-organic-cotton-clothing-collection-from-cate-levi/) & [cateandlevi](http://www.cateandlevi.com/) Canadian company 'Cate & Levi' has created a line of [handmade clothing for babies and toddlers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-moments) using old sweaters. The collection includes hats, bodysuits and t-shirts that feature [cute animal designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb). These designs include appliqué ornaments like a walrus, an elephant, a sheep, a hippo and many others. The appliqué designs on the front are made of [reclaimed wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket) that your kid will love touching, making this 'Cate & Levi' collection a toy in itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handmade Baby Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for sustainable and eco-friendly handmade baby clothing using reclaimed materials. - **Organic Cotton Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of baby clothing using organic cotton for health-conscious consumers seeking chemical-free options. - **Animal Appliqué Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of baby clothing featuring unique and interactive animal appliqué designs to engage young children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainability and fashion by producing baby clothing from recycled and reclaimed materials. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the rising demand for eco-friendly baby products by creating a line of clothing made from organic cotton. - **Children's Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the children's apparel industry by introducing new designs and elements that enhance children's tactile experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-and-mimi.md) - [Organic Textile-Forward Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coyuchi-littles.md) - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [Fashion-Forward Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huggies-1.md) - [Sustainable Kids Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidly.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Infant Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-2.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md) - [Sustainable Children’s Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-mouse-pocket-cardigan.md)