Organic Cotton is a natural fiber, that comes from the cotton plant, produced to organic agricultural standards.

 

THE BENEFITS

• No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton
• Better health for farmers, since they are not exposed to toxic chemicals in the field or through their food and water supply
• Reducing poverty for cotton farmers and workers on cotton farms through higher yields
• The farming methods support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems

 

COMMON CHALLENGES

• High usage of water
• The cost is higher than conventional cotton