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Organic cotton production in Africa takes place in at least 8 countries. The earliest producer (1990) was the SEKEM organization in Egypt; the farmers involved later convinced the Egyptian government to convert 400,000 hectares of conventional cotton production to integrated methods, [20] achieving a 90% reduction in the use of synthetic ...
Cotton is a perennial crop in the tropics, and without defoliation or freezing, the plant will continue to grow. Cotton continues to be picked by hand in developing countries [88] and in Xinjiang, China, allegedly by forced labor. [89] Xinjiang produces over 20% of the world's cotton. [90]
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]
By definition, organic clothing products are such products whose raw material have been produced using organic methods and the product has been produced using eco-friendly method including the machinery and equipment. Popular clothing brands like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of its styles.
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 ...
Cotton is a fiber plant and non-comestible crop primarily used as a woven fabric. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
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.
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.