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Organic Cotton and Types of Cotton: Why Organic?
Our products are 100% organically certified by international GOTS institutions.
TYPES OF COTTON: The cotton plant is a perennial shrub of the Malvaceae family, specifically the Gossypium genus. It is the most important textile fiber produced in the world because it is soft, insulating, and very resistant. It is perfect for making clothing and fabrics because it is fresh, light, absorbent, and does not deteriorate when dyed. The Gossypium genus comprises 50 species, of which only 4 are cultivated commercially; the rest remain wild. There are several types of cotton, such as Egyptian cotton, Pima or Peruvian cotton, American Upland Cotton, and Sea Island cotton, whose fibers are longer, finer, and stronger and represent 98% of world production. Then there is Asian cotton, grown in regions such as India and Pakistan. Its fibers are short and much thicker.
WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON? Organic cotton is grown organically using sustainable, local resources without the use of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. The soil is used sustainably through practices such as crop rotation and animal manure. Pests are controlled using biological methods (native or insect pests). Furthermore, cotton is harvested by hand, while conventional cotton uses herbicides for machine harvesting. It is important that organic cotton complies with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, as this ensures its organic composition and meets environmental and decent labor requirements throughout the entire processing chain.
WHY USE ORGANIC COTTON?
1. Helps maintain a healthy ecosystem. Cotton is the crop that uses the most pesticides worldwide. By supporting organic farming, you're freeing the planet and living beings from harmful toxins, from healthy soil to cleaner air.
2. Protect water and oceans. Chemicals used in conventional farming contaminate groundwater. Furthermore, during the washing process, many synthetic fibers are released into the water untreated, reaching rivers and oceans, threatening marine species and coral reefs.
3. Improves the livelihoods of cotton farmers Monsanto imposed genetically modified cotton, which had serious consequences: - decreased soil fertility and loss of crop biodiversity - generated poverty and lowered the price of cotton - debt and dependence on monocultures and monopolies - secondary pests that forced the use of even more pesticides
4. Reduce exposure to toxins . Conventional cotton contains highly polluting metals and components in its manufacturing process, which are harmful to skin and health.
5. For chemical-free foods Cottonseed oil and the cellulose fibers left over from the process are used in many foods.
6. Better conditions for cotton farmers. The conventional industry has violated many human rights. Organic cotton farming promotes fairer and more local working conditions.
7. Increase your peace of mind Taking the step towards ecological consumption is our social and environmental commitment to Mother Earth and future generations.