Organic Food: Moving on to Organic Clothing

Organic CottonThere are few things in life that have the sex appeal, comfort and versatility as the perfect pair of blue jeans. The spectrum of style and functionality elevates them to the single most important item in the closet-man, women or child.

By now, you may know about the benefits of eating organic food and supporting organic agriculture. But did you know that many of the crops that produce the fibers used to make our clothing and home wares—often those we sleep in every night—account for some of the highest pesticide usage? In fact, it takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough cotton for just one T-shirt, which is why it is important to consider organic cotton and other fibers.

Thankfully, as consumers become more environmentally aware, the growing demand for organic fibers is now on the rise. In 2003, organic fiber sales in the United States grew by 22.7 percent over the previous year, to reach $85 million, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2004 Manufacturer Survey.

As there are now so many options for organic denim which are grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers that are widely available and come at a variety of price point.

Kinder to the environment, organically grown cotton restricts the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides.

  • Zip fly
  • Button fastening to waistband
  • Belt loops
  • Three open pockets to front & two open pockets to back
  • 100% cotton
  • Machine washable

Source: fibre2fashion

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