If you journey into the deep blue shadows, you just might be rewarded with blossoms and birds painted in jewel-toned hues, just as pictured on this Ravello Blue and White Tropical Birds Mercerized Organic Egyptian Cotton Shirting! Realistic and etched depictions of tropical foliage and birds in varying hues of blue create a captivating scene across the lustrous, slightly off-white ground, with a few select flowers and birds displayed in their full, vibrantly-colored glory. Aside from the allure driven by its detailed print, mercerized cotton fabrics—such as the one displayed here—are a far throw from your basic cotton fabrics, as they are finished with a special chemical treatment that increases luster, dye absorption, and tear strength while reducing fabric shrinkage. This luminous cotton shirting is one for the fashion books and a wardrobe essential! Thin and lightweight, it has a crisp, cool hand and a stiff but flexible drape that allows you to get creative with silhouettes. Turn this alluring Egyptian cotton fabric into classic button-downs, as well as smart and billowy skirts, blouses, and dresses. Translucent in parts, a lining is suggested for additional opacity or structure. This eco-friendly product is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified; tested independently and worldwide, the certification system evaluates finished, semi-finished, and raw textiles while thoroughly covering chemicals, harmful substances, and precautionary parameters. Also recognized and certified by the BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), this product undoubtedly qualifies as eco-friendly for its sustainable sourcing; focusing on the exchange of good practices, it passes the economic, environmental, and social concerns of the initiative.MoodEarth Verified: For more information on Mood's sustainability initiatives, check out MoodEarth here.