What is Organic Cotton?
Generally speaking, organic cotton is grown in field with organic farming practices, according to USDA standards, organic cotton must meet following condition:
The field has not used synthesized chemicals including synthetic fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, defoliants etc. for at least 3 continuous years.
The seeds are not treated with fungicides or insecticides.
No synthesized chemicals including synthetic fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, defoliants etc. can be used in the field.
The field must keep a clear distance to conventional fields.
Third-party certification organizations verified.
In conventional cotton farming, before seeding, weed killer will be sprayed to the farm. The seeds are soaked in disinfectants. After planting, synthesis chemical fertilizer is used, and lots of pesticide, weed killer and other chemicals will be sprayed to the plants. Before the harvest, defoliant is sprayed to ease the harvest.
In the process of transforming from the raw cotton to the cotton material, such as concise, blanching, the dyeing, fixes, stereotypia, shrink-proof, feel processing and so on uses lots of chemical agents. Therefore destruction of the cotton fiber is unavoidable. In the process of making organic cotton, the used of chemical is avoid as much as possible, for example in conventional concise process, strong neutralization agent is used, but in organic cotton, enzyme is used in the concise process. Physical steam shrinking method has replaced the conventional chemistry shrink-proof way. This ensures the perfection of the cotton fiber, airy and high ability in absorbing perspiration. The anti-odor of the organic cotton socks is unbelievable and the comfortable level of using organic cotton undergarments is very high. Besides that, one does not need to worry about the residual of harmful phosphor, the formaldehyde agricultural chemicals that penetrates skin while wearing, comfortable, healthy and environmental friendly.
Why Organic Cotton?
Eventhough cotton only uses 2.4% of all cultivated land, 25% of the world's pesticides and 10% of the world's insecticides are used together on it yearly. In other words, the ratio of pesticide and insecticide used is not proportionate. According to American Sustainable Cotton Project data, in America, for every T-shirt produced from 1 pound cotton, 1/3 pound of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are heavily used. The use of pesticide and chemical fertilizers not only affects the natural habitat of the farmer, local residence’s health, but it also pollutes water source, which indirectly affects people and their surrounding nature.
In addition, cotton grown using this organic method means a better and healthier start for all parties. Starting from organic farming procedure, it is dealt solely on its soil. Compost is used to replace synthetic fertilizers to keep the soil healthy and productive. Rather than attempting to eradicate all insects with chemicals, organic farmers cultivate a diversity of natural enemies which prey on insect pests, and lure pests away from cotton by planting trap crops. Insect pests can be effectively kept in balance with well-timed introduction of beneficial insects to fields. Plants grown up this way is healthier and the end products are definitely full of “life and energy”. This benefits our body as well as mother-nature.
What are the benefits of wearing organic cotton apparels.
Allergies and skin irritation are getting more and more common these days. The number of children and babies are increasing alarmingly. This is the results of the toxic food and clothing that we are consuming. Good news, on the making of organic cotton clothing, is that no chemicals have been added. Therefore, it reduces skin itchiness and sensitivity due to the chemical dye in the making of conventional cotton clothing. Children has lower tolerance level towards chemical products compare to adults, therefore, organic cotton apparels benefits infants and young children more simply because they are airy, dries easily and very comfortable to wear.
If you are yet to try on organic cotton apparels, do not wait any longer, try it now. Let’s experience the “life” of the organic cotton apparels on you!!
Let’s save the earth together.
YES—you can do something to save the environment. By using organic cotton, wearing clothes made from organic cotton, you are turning more conventional field into organic cotton field, creating healthier environment for people. Isn’t it that simple? Just start wearing organic cotton clothes.
