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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 [1] aside from the ones allowed by the certified organic labeling.
All cotton marketed as organic in the United States is required to fulfill strict federal regulations regarding how the cotton is grown. [121] Organic cotton uses 88% less water and 62% less energy than conventional cotton. [122] Companies have also produced genetically modified (GMO) cotton plants that are resistant to pest infestations. Among ...
Natural color in cotton comes from pigments found in cotton; these pigments can produce shades ranging from tan to green and brown. [3] Naturally pigmented green cotton derives its color from caffeic acid, a derivative of cinnamic acid, found in the suberin (wax) layer which is deposited in alternating layers with cellulose around the outside of the cotton fiber.
For verification of organic origin, Oeko-Tex’s GMO quantification method differentiates between contamination and purposeful mixing of conventional cotton. The certification works in compliance with several regulations including EU REACH Annex XIV and XVII, US CPSIA (lead) and EU POP regulation.
Green textiles are fabrics or fibres produced to replace environmentally harmful textiles and minimise the ecological impact.Green textiles (or eco-textiles) are part of the sustainable fashion and eco-friendly trends, providing alternatives to the otherwise pollution-heavy products of conventional textile industry, which is deemed the most ecologically damaging industry.
Maggie's Organics is a brand of clothing and soft goods made from certified organic cotton and wool fibers, using fair trade production and distribution methods. The company was founded in 1992, and so is the oldest surviving organic apparel company in the US.
Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. [6] The cellulose content of cotton fibre is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. [7] [8] [9] Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and ...
Cotton production uses 2.5% of the world's farmland. [31] Half of all textiles produced are made of the fiber. [35] Cotton is a water-intensive crop, requiring 3644 cubic meters of water to grow one ton of fiber, or 347 gallons per pound. [36] Growing cotton requires 25% of insecticides and 10-16% of pesticides of what is used globally every year.