Organic Cotton is better than White Cotton for everyone, especially Children

It's an energizing part of our lives. Pleasant memories of lazy Saturday mornings in bed remind us of the power of cotton and all its glory. Breathable, cozy, soft cotton reminds us the power of nature and its revitalizing properties. Yet 50% of the world's cotton production is grown or processed with toxic chemicals. It's as if our warm bath towel was inhabited by a fitful monster made of pesticides, fertilizers, and bleaching agents.



Image this, think of how the world's cotton ends up creating bed sheets, pillowcases, diapers, and blankets for our most susceptible of people, infants. 25% of the global usage for insecticides are devoted solely to cotton crops, making over 40 million bales of cotton being treated with harsh chemicals and pesticides just to make the cotton more 'agreeable' in terms of color or texture. That's where organic cotton comes in as defined by the Organic Trade Association; cotton which is grown without the use of toxic pesticides or harmful artificial fertilizers. Assuring cautious fathers and mothers of newborns and infants, the Organic Trade Association certifies organic cotton to be free of the pesticides that can account for birth defects, reproductive disorders, and weakened immune systems.



Organic cotton crops are grown on conscience-centered farms that are respectable not only the environment in which they grow the cotton, but also the breed of the cotton produced that will yield a superior product for post-manufacturing. Increased awareness of these side benefits to organic cotton has yielded increased demand for its usage not only in organic cotton clothing but in many other avenues, helping to drive down the cost and spreading usage. With the renewed enthusiasm in using organic cotton come the parallel benefits for children, creating better environments for growth not only in their clothing but all cotton bedding.



Moreover, the natural qualities of organic cotton make it more naturally hypoallergenic than its processed cousins. Without the harsh chemicals and pesticides that bleach, dye, or chemically enhance the 'whiter' cotton, the organic cotton is a 'natural' fit in any decor providing a natural environment free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) making it perfect for baby nurseries and toddlers rooms. With these provisions, the youngest and most vulnerable members of your family safe interactions with organic cotton, you're giving them the advantage of a safe and natural environment to grow up in.