Why buy organic clothing?
Growing conventional cotton consumes about 25% of the world’s insecticides
55 million pounds of pesticides were sprayed on the 12.8 million acres of conventional cotton grown in the U.S. in 2003 Over 2.03 billion pounds of synthetic fertilizers were applied to convention cotton in 2000 (142 pounds per acre)
More than half of most widely used pesticides are linked to human cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton in 2000 in the United States as “possible,” “likely,” “probable,” or “known” human carcinogens (acephate, dichloropropene, diuron, fluometuron, pendimethalin, tribufos, and trifluralin). EPA Pesticides
Chemicals are used in the finishing process of the garments.
Chemicals from the clothing can end being absorbed by our skin & be a potential irritant to our skin. Many people are effected by allergies of many kinds because of living in our toxic world.
The cotton crop uses chemicals that are banned for growing food
Cotton is considered a non-food crop and thus falls outside of the scope of legislation limiting that would otherwise limit the use of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals in its production. Considering that only 40% of the cotton plant is the fiber used for textiles, it is shocking to note that 60% of the plant is used for cattle feed and cottonseed oil for processed foods such as chips. Those chemicals end up in the food chain.
What is organic?
Organic refers to the way agricultural products (food and fiber) are grown and processed. Organic food production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food.
What does “Certified Organic” mean?
Certified Organic means the item has been grown according to strict uniform standards that are verified by independent state or private organizations. Certification includes inspections of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, and periodic testing of soil and water to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the standards which have been set.
Can any type of agricultural product become certified organic?
Yes, any agricultural product that meets third-party or state certification requirements may be considered organic. Organic foods are becoming available in an impressive variety. These foods, in order to be certified organic, have all been grown and processed according to organic standards and must maintain a high level of quality. Organic fiber products, too, have moved beyond T-shirts, and include bed and bath linens, tablecloths, napkins, cosmetic puffs, feminine hygiene products, and menís, womenís and childrenís clothing in a wide variety of styles.
Organic Cotton Clothing is soft & stylish.
It feels comfortable on your body. Our 100% organic cotton products are eco-friendly & sustainable.
Our children’s clothing & toys are made from 100% handpicked organic cotton
It is made without pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire process from crop growth to production. The line is made by Under the Nile. The cotton is grown exclusively in Egypt. Egyptian cotton is known for its softness and durability. The dyeing process uses metal-free or vegetable dyes.
Our sweaters & women’s organic clothing line are from Indigenous Designs
The organic cotton used in this line is produced in Peru and in the south. Organic certification is done by SKAL, a non-profit that surveys and certifies organic production. The Alpaca fiber comes from Alpacas in Peru that are free range animals. The alpacas are not fed hormones and do not receive chemical dippings for ticks or parasites. There are no chemical ingredients allowed on the land or animals. The Merino wool fiber in the sweaters comes from the Andes in Argentina.
Our organic cotton, clay dyed line is by Earth Creation
The items are all USA made in a rural town in Alabama.
Resources:
Organic Trade Association (definitions are re-printed with permission from OTA)
PAN Pesticide Database A web accessible database of all known pesticides and their health effects