How do they make organic cotton?
It's no secret that organic cotton is better for the environment, but would you like to know how exactly it is made? Organic cotton requires no pesticide use throughout its cultivation, which means that all of those chemicals never come in contact with the plant. Typically, they are applied at a much higher rate than conventionally grown crops and have been linked to a variety of health problems including cancer and neurological disorders. After being harvested from the field, organic cotton is processed using a carbon-based solvent instead of bleach. This solvent is highly effective at removing non-organic material from the fabric without leaving any chemical residue behind. In fact, this extraction process removes 97% of all material. The remaining 3% contains natural cotton oils, waxes, and minerals that have been proven safe for use in the manufacturing of textiles. These remaining traces are easily removed in the second round of proce...