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2. Organic cotton - Wikipedia

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   Organic cotton farmer in Kyrgyzstan. Organic cotton is only 1-2% of global cotton production, and is currently being grown in many countries. The largest producers (as of 2018) are India (51%), China (19%), Turkey (7%) and Kyrgyzstan (7%). [19] Organic cotton production in Africa takes place in at least 8 countries.

3. Organic clothing - Wikipedia

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   Organic clothing is clothing made from materials raised in or grown in compliance with organic agricultural standards. [citation needed] Organic clothing may be composed of cotton, jute, linen, silk, ramie, or wool. In the United States, textiles do not need to be 100% organic to use the organic label. [1]

4. Cotton - Wikipedia

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   As of 2007, 265,517 bales of organic cotton were produced in 24 countries, and worldwide production was growing at a rate of more than 50% per year. [85] Organic cotton products are now available for purchase at limited locations.

5. Cotton recycling - Wikipedia

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   The production of organic cotton can have detrimental environmental impacts due to the amount of water, land, chemicals, and emissions used to create it. [7] Approximately 2.6% of global water use can be attributed to the production of cotton. [7] Cotton cultivation is also responsible for about 11% of global pesticide consumption. [7]

6. Sustainable fashion - Wikipedia

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   Cotton is a major source of apparel fiber. Cotton accounts for over 50% of all clothing produced worldwide. This makes cotton the most widely used clothing fiber. [112] Up to 1 billion people worldwide depend on the cotton industry, including 100 million smallholder farmers. [113]

7. Clothing material - Wikipedia

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   The air is held in the voids inside the material itself as well as in the gaps between the clothing layers. Of the natural clothing materials, fur and leather provide the best insulation. Wool, with its lanolin oil, is not very absorbent and keeps its insulation properties well when wet, unlike cotton. [6]