Archive for February 17th, 2010
Beyond the Superficial Benefits of Organic Cotton
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.