Why buy an organic cotton garment? Organic cotton, also called organic cotton, is the environmentally friendly alternative to standard cotton.
Cotton is a plant-based fabric; however, natural is not always synonymous with eco-friendly and sustainable. In fact, from cultivation to processing, pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals harmful to humans and the environment are used; in addition, the cultivation of traditional cotton requires more water.
Now let’s pay attention for a moment to the standard cotton processing stage in the textile industry: a large amount of chemicals, heavy metals, chlorine and dyes are used. Residues of these substances remain even after washing the finished product and come into contact with our skin, often causing problems for our health.
What about quality-wise? Treatment with chemicals often causes loss of fiber integrity, which is why garments made from traditional cotton last less than those made from organic cotton.
In short, all good reasons to prefer organic cotton, strictly certified.
For its cotton garments, Simplicitas chooses only GOTS-certified cotton, which is recognized as the most important international standard for sustainable production of garments and textiles made from natural fibers from organic farming.
Thus, the basis of an organic textile certification is theexclusion of harmful substances commonly used in the production chain, as well as reduced consumption of water and energy resources.
In addition, minimum fair labor wages are guaranteed and farmers are protected against forced labor and child labor.
Benefits of organic cotton?
- No GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms).
- Soil always alive due to crop rotation.
- Absence of harmful chemicals.
- Reduced water consumption (-84% compared to conventional cotton).
- It produces about 46% less CO2 emissions.
- Pleasant feeling on the skin, soft and breathable.
- Guarantee of fair labor throughout the textile supply chain.
When compared with conventional cotton, organic cotton emerges as a winner in every aspect, from environmental to social. Are you really still thinking about it?
