What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is produced using techniques and materials that have a low impact on the environment. For example, the cotton is grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers and spun without the addition of chemicals. The crop is naturally protected against harmful insects by using butterflies, for example. All this ensures that organic cotton is better for both the environment and the health of cotton farmers and their animals.
Organic cotton clothing.
Clothing made of organic cotton is more pleasant for sensitive skin due to its naturalness and the absence of irritating dyes. In addition, it appears to be softer and thicker than conventional cotton, which means that organic cotton clothing lasts longer. This is because the fibers of conventional cotton are weakened by the chemicals used in production.
Cotton vs Organic Cotton.
Cotton:
Genetically modified seed.
Monoculture cultivation with pesticides.
High water consumption.
Bleaching, spinning and dyeing with chemicals.
Organic Cotton:
No genetically modified seed.
Mixed cultivation without pesticides.
Lower water consumption thanks to healthy soil.
Bleaching and dyeing with vegetable dyes.