Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. It has traditionally and continues to be grown with mass use of pesticides, chemicals, and water.  The chemicals used in conventional cotton production are some of the most harmful known to humans.  In addition, the cyclical relationship between the insects that invade cotton and their evolving immune system to the harsh pesticides used to repel them, results in new chemicals being created annually.

Organic cotton is commonly defined as cotton that has been grown for at least three years without chemical pesticides and defoliants.  Fertilizers that are used in farming organic cotton include compost, manure, naturally derived fertilizers, and crop rotation.  Insect controls tend to involve the use of beneficial insects or natural pesticides certified for organic crops. In addition, to generally qualify as organic cotton, it needs to be processed free of oils, chemicals, and pesticides.  However, it should be noted that both organic and non-organic cotton do require a great deal of water to grow.

Organic cotton feels softer, smells cleaner, and is less likely to trigger allergies. The sustainable farming practices used to grow organic cotton do not pollute groundwater, surface water, soil, or air. In fact, soil quality is actually improved by the production of organic cotton. Organic cotton is safer for farmers, for you, and for the environment.