What are the advantages of organic cotton over commercial cotton?
Organic cotton has several advantages over commercially produced cotton. Because organic cotton is grown with no chemicals or pesticides, it will not induce allergic reactions that commercial cotton might. Cotton is typically used in clothing and bedding and the by-products and toxins in commercially grown cotton can cause skin irritation such as redness, rashes and itching. Of paramount importance is the fact that cotton is commonly used in childrens and baby clothing and an allergic reaction may not be the suspected culprit. There is no irradiation or genetic engineering involved in the production of organic cotton. As the insects that invade cotton become immune to the chemicals involved in production, new chemicals are used on an ongoing basis. By choosing organic cotton, your customers are choosing a product that will prevent them from being affected by any of these new chemical products. Each t-shirt made with commercial cotton uses a quarter of a pound of chemical pesticides and
