Conventional fabric and textile production also rely heavily on further chemical treatments, such as highly toxic, heavy metal chemicals in the dying process and so-called “Permanent Press” treatment, which involves the use of formaldehyde, a known irritant and suspected carcinogen. Also, a white T-shirt is not naturally white – it’s been bleached with chlorine, another extremely toxic pollutant. Organic methods consider the requirements of the entire eco-system and employ natural techniques to encourage plant growth, repel pests, protect and encourage wildlife habitats. One of many simple techniques used is putting out grain that attracts birds that in turn eat the cotton worms. If producers and consumers co-operate collectively to decrease the amount of pollution and toxins released into our environment and our lives, the impact on the environment can turn to one of protection and nurturing.
So let’s all wear organic cotton!
It’s natural! It’s a plant, growing on our own wonderful fertile earth. Cotton makes us think of soft fluffy towels and clean crisp sheets, of pure cotton balls and sterile pads.
It really is possible to re-experience the same warm fuzzy relationship you once had with cotton. After all, cotton has been harvested and worn since before 2,500 BC, particularly in Egypt and even back then, farmers knew how to work with nature to obtain the best results for their crops without endangering their environment. Today’s Organic cotton is grown by means of both ancient and innovative growing methods. |
