Organic Cotton:

Simply put, Organic cotton is cotton that is grown without toxic pesticides or insecticides.

Traditionally grown cotton is sprayed with many chemicals that soak into the plant, the surrounding soil and become ingested by the farmer. When pesticides are sprayed, toxic runoff often happens, where these toxic chemicals leak into our drinking water supply, rivers, lakes, and other sensitive ecosystems. Long term exposure to these chemicals can be detrimental to a farmer’s health and can negatively impact their lives. Research shows that conventionally grown cotton uses more insecticides than any other crop in the world. Cotton used $4.2 billion worth of pesticides in 2017 accounting for 6.35% by value of all the plant protection chemicals sold that year, including 12.34% of all insecticide sales and 3.94% of herbicide sales. These harmful chemicals can be deadly, as pesticides can poison farmers all over the world. Factory workers too, have to breathe in their fumes during the manufacturing process. These harmful chemicals also soak into run-off water after heavy rains, ultimately poisoning the ocean, lakes, rivers and waterways.

Organic cotton farming uses natural processes rather than artificial inputs and does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Instead, it relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions. It combines tradition, innovation, and science and promotes fair relationships and a good quality of life for everyone involved. By practicing organic farming, farmers, their families, factory workers and YOU will no longer be exposed to chemicals that are harmful and the soil’s health will be maintained. Our organic cotton uses ~91% less water and ~62% less energy compared to conventional cotton.

GOTS:

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification is a stringent voluntary global standard for the entire post-harvest processing such as spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, manufacturing of apparel and home textiles made with organic fiber. The standard prohibits the use of toxic chemicals during the processing stages and includes strong labor provisions as well as a prohibition of child labor. GOTS covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution of products sold as GOTS certified. When you purchase a GOTS Certified product, it means that the product has met strict environmental and social criteria during its entire supply chain.

Fairtrade Cotton:

With partnership with Fair trade, we work with farmers from small cooperatives in India. Fair trade Standards protect farmers’ health and safety and encourages and empowers them to protect the natural environment. Fair trade standard also prohibits the use of child labor. On top of the price farmers receive for their produce, they receive an extra sum of money to invest in improving the quality of their lives. The benefits of Fair trade go beyond just extra income for farmers – they also address issues like Gender Equality and Climate Change.