Eco-Friendly Fashion – Organic Clothing

Cotton is the most popular fabric that can be used for all different types of clothing, but traditional farming for conventional cotton requires lots chemicals and is hard on the environment. As public awareness of our environmental issues being raised, organic cotton becomes sustainable fabric that is widely used for clothing and is grown without toxins, synthetic fertilizers or any other harsh chemical ingredients that can cause skin rashes or allergies. Organic cotton makes a big difference to the environment and our health, since half of clothing in the world is made from either organic or conventional cotton. Nowadays, organic clothing with a wide selection of styles and types is available in many stores and online businesses throughout the world.

Buying organic clothing makes our life greener and healthier. Most of clothing is made from conventional cotton and dyed with different colors that contain toxins. Many people believe that organic cotton, without any chemicals, is easier on human skin than conventional cotton. Organic clothing is now available in the market with non-toxic dyes. Organic cotton is also a perfect alternative for people who have sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities. In the U.S., farmers grow cotton with more advanced and scientific methods that are better for our planet.

Advanced agricultural methods can help sustain the land. Instead of using synthetic fertilizers, organic cotton uses frequent crop rotation methods and cover crop strategies to keep the soil healthy and productive. To get rid of all insects, farmers use their natural enemies to kill insects, and lure them away from cotton. By doing this, we will get 100% natural organic cotton without any harmful chemicals. In the U.S., organic products, based on certain regulations, must be certified by government agencies, such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

When it comes fashion, more and more mainstream brands and high-end designers are aware of environmental issues and start organic clothing lines. You can find a wide variety of organic clothing selections from baby to adult in department stores, specialty stores, organic stores or farmers markets. Best of all, the cost of organic material is about 20% - 40% lower than chemically dyed cotton.

According to some studies, each organic shirt you purchase, 4 ounces of chemicals are prevented from entering the environment. It sounds little, but it becomes a big thing if more people purchase organic clothing. Doing what you can do to help our environment and have a green life.

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This article originally posted at Exchange For Green

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http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/green-basics-organic-cotton.php?page=2
http://www.organiccoupons.org/blog/2008/07/how-to-get-great-deals-on-organic-clothing-25-tips-and-resources/