Lighten Your Carbon Footprint

It’s widely recognized that organic cotton serves as a basis for some of the softest, most luxurious bedding materials, but the appeal of organics extends far beyond the aesthetic and tactile. Unfortunately, much of the world’s mass-produced cotton is subjected to harsh treatment even before it’s harvested. The use of pesticides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers and even genetically modified seeds has cast a pall over the industry as a whole.

Organic cotton is guaranteed to be free of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and the like. The farmers responsible for organic cotton practice the time-honored technique of crop rotation, which ensures the success of their crop by allowing nitrogen to permeate the soil. After the cotton is harvested and turned into fabric, it is kept free of harsh bleach and other artificial additives. By the time the crop becomes fine organic cotton bedding, it has maintained natural character and integrity.

There are a wide array of bath linens available on the market today, but organic bath towels are rapidly becoming one of the favorite must-haves. Since bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly fibers, bamboo bath towels are growing in popularity especially now that a lot of people are going green.  Bamboo towels are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and static-free. The bamboo fibers naturally keep away any unpleasant odors and are not rough to the skin. They also only come in their natural, undyed color.

The structure of the bamboo’s fiber increases its absorbency and resistance to moisture related odors. This makes it ideal for use on children and adults with sensitive skin because it is non-abrasive and chemical-free. Washing them is also not a problem because bamboo towels are machine washable; just chuck them in with the rest of your laundry and that’s that. Bamboo fiber is so soft it’s been often compared to cashmere. In addition, its natural anti-bacterial properties make it an ideal addition to bathrooms everywhere.