Cotton has always been favoured over synthetics, as it is a natural, more breathable material that is softer and easier to care for, but unfortunately it is not necessarily healthier, as it undergoes numerous chemical treatments during its cultivation. So let's take a look at why it's better to choose organic cotton.
The difference between cotton and organic cotton can be seen in two key areas: the environmental aspect and the impact on health.
Cotton or organic cotton, what impact on the environment?
Growing conventional cotton requires the use of a lot of fertiliser and a lot of water. Cotton growing alone accounts for 25% of the pesticides used worldwide, even though cotton fields account for just 2.5% of the earth's cultivated surface area.in addition, the purchase of fertilisers is a major source of expenditure and debt for producers.
Organic cotton, on the other hand, is grown without chemical fertilisers or GMOs, is more resistant and can therefore be grown without pesticides. It also requires 50% less watering. To optimise cultivation, growers use natural fertilisers such as compost. growing it therefore protects the environment by preserving the quality of the soil and water.
Which cotton is best for your health?
Growing conventional cotton exposes producers to high doses of harmful chemicals that are dangerous to health. Prolonged contact with cotton and the toxic residues it contains can lead to health problems of varying degrees of seriousness.
Choosing organic cotton for your clothes or organic cotton bed linen means contributing to the development of its cultivation and therefore reducing the impact of its production on the environment.
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