The Benefits of Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton is the version of its conventional counterpart grown without pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or any other chemicals, and that makes it hugely different, especially considering that cotton provides half of the world’s fiber needs. Conventional cotton uses pesticides that can potentially harm people, wildlife, and the environment.  Organic Cotton is grown with natural fertilizers and is free from toxic chemicals.

• Manual farming and organic practices have a lower carbon footprint as the entire process consumes less fuel and energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases.

• Organic Cotton is not made from genetically modified cottonseed.

• Organic Cotton is grown with natural rather than with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers; no chemical defoliants used.

• Organic Cotton is manufactured with eco-friendly processes that do not compromise workers health and helps reduce water, electric use and toxic runoff.

• Organic Cotton also goes through strict testing to make certain it does not contain pesticides, nickel, etc. 

• People that suffer from allergies and chemical sensitivity especially benefit from Organic Cotton because traditional cotton may retain harmful toxic residues.

• Even if you do not have sensitive skin, organic cotton will just feel lighter and smoother against your skin.

• What’s wrong with ‘conventional’ cotton? If you think cotton is a safe choice because it is ‘natural’, think again! In fact, the EPA considers 7 of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton as “likely” or "known” human carcinogens.