Five Facts About Organic Cotton

Five facts about Organic Cotton that you might not know:

1. Organic Cotton uses less water and energy. One reason for this is that most organic cotton is grown on small-scale farms, which tend to be rain-fed rather than irrigated.

2. Organic cotton is healthier for the eco-system. There are no pesticides or other harmful chemicals on or around the organic cotton farm. This means cleaner air and water, soil biodiversity, and healthier workers.

3. Organic cotton promotes safe work and better livelihoods as the organic cotton farmers are not exposed to toxic chemicals.

4. Organic cotton is certified and traceable. All stages of the production has to be certified. That way a product can be traced all through the production chain. Look for the GOTS-label with a certification number on the products you buy to make sure that you buy truly organic products that has been clean and organic through all steps until finished product.

5. Organic cotton is softer and more durable than conventional cotton. Organic cotton is often handpicked, maintaining purity of the fibre. When woven into fabric, natural and safe alternatives are used for dyeing and whitening. That makes more sustainable products with longer lifespan.

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for safer products and for our environment!

Read more about the GOTS-certification for organic cotton.


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