Why we choose organic cotton products?
Organic cotton blankets are versatile and available in various colors and textures. They can be used as decoration or you can use them to keep you warm at night. They can be used throughout the year and are a good choice for people who tend to overheat and sweat in their sleep. Another advantage of cotton blankets is that they are easy to look after, most organic throw blankets can be machine washed and tumble-dried.
So What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is generally defined as cotton that is grown organically in subtropical countries such as India, Turkey, China, and parts of the USA from non-genetically modified plants, and without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides aside from the ones allowed by the certified organic labeling.
Why we choose organic cotton products?
1. SKIP THE CHEMICALS
Conventional cotton uses 16%-25% more pesticides and herbicides than any other crop. Some of these chemicals are among the most deadly in the world.
2. KIND TO SKIN
Organic cotton is the best choice for people with sensitive skin, allergies, and chemical sensitivities.
3. LASTING SOFTNESS
Organic cotton is softer and more durable—going through less processing, with no chemicals to weaken fibers. Your blankets feel better and last longer.
4. FARMERS' HEALTH
Organic is better for farmers and their families. They deserve to live free of toxic, carcinogenic chemicals.
5. SAFE DYES
Organic cotton is colored with safe, low-impact dyes, and free of all finishing chemicals like formaldehyde.
6. FAIR TRADE
Our organic cotton farmers are paid a fair price. At a time when global cotton prices are plummeting and cotton farmers around the world are taking their own lives in desperation, fair trade is the only ethical solution. If a cotton product seems outrageously cheap, then you know someone else has paid the price.
7. PREVENT GREENHOUSE GASES
Organic cotton produces around 46% less CO2e compared to conventional cotton. By crafting our clothing from 100% organic cotton, last year alone INDIGENOUS kept 45,600 lbs of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere!
8. CLEANER WATERWAYS
Runoff from conventional cotton fields is bad news. Choosing organic keeps deadly chemicals out of waterways and off the land.
9. PROMOTE BIODIVERSITY
Organic cotton uses less water and encourages biodiversity. Growers typically use more rainwater for irrigation and rely on beneficial insects to control unwanted pests. To promote biodiversity even more, try out our PURE Collection, in which all clothing is dye-free, with natural shades of organic cotton and free-range alpaca wool.