Organic Cotton is Eco-Friendly

Cotton currently makes up nearly half of the world's textile sales. Chances are that many of us are wearing something that is either part of or entirely made from cotton. However, traditional cotton as it is cultivated and produced is a dangerous crop for human and environment alike. Conventional cotton is grown with an unhealthy amount of pesticides and toxins. Those dangers don't stop at the farm. Additional toxins are added as the fiber is converted into clothing and bedding. In addition, about 70 percent of the world's conventional cotton is genetically engineered.

The Need for Organic Cotton
Consumers who have these health concerns are seeking more products that have the organic cotton labeling. Organic products as a whole are those that are grown without toxic and persistent pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetic engineering. Organic cotton farming is a growing industry; unfortunately, it is still a small percentage of the world's total cotton farming.

Organic Cotton is Better for Children
As any parent can tell you, your child's skin is much more sensitive than adult skin. Organic materials such as cotton for baby clothes and diapers are especially important to a child. The average child will spend over 25,000 hours in their diapers. If that child is using disposable diapers, then they will use over 7,000 of them and add five million tons of human waste to our landfills every year. Organic cotton fibers offer an alternative to this huge waste and they will protect your child without exposing them to toxins, chemically treated materials and bleached fibers.

Organic Cotton as Food
It is estimated that over 65 percent of cotton production ends up in the food chain, either directly as food oil or indirectly as part of the milk or meat of animals we consume. A common ingredient in many snack foods such as chips is cottonseed oil. The hulls of the cottonseed are also used to feed beef cattle. Since cotton and its byproducts end up on our tables for consumption, it is important that it meet the same agricultural standards as all organic food crops.