We are proud to be stocking:
- ecoLinen bed
sheets & pillowcases and baby
items
- HUG
fashion clothing
- Organic Embrace
clothing, homeware, and accessories
- Maud N Lil
soft toys
- Natracare
organic cotton tampons, wipes and baby wipes
- Natural Fashion clothes,
homeware,
towels
& toys
- Organature towels,
pillows & quilts & baby items
What's wrong with
Conventional Cotton?
The environmental effects of the conventional
cotton industry are very destructive. The cultivation
of cotton is known for its intense application of
powerful chemical pesticides and sometimes chemical
defoliants.
Over 50% of the world’s cotton
is genetically modified. The science of genetically
modified crops is in its early stages and long-term
outcome is not yet certain.
Before being made into fabrics, garments,
bed linen, towels etc. the cotton is usually treated
with an array of chemicals, which are also used before
and after picking of the cotton to clean plant residue
out of the cotton.
Chemicals are used to treat fabrics
for 'closing the weave', so that feather down and
wool do not ‘creep’ through the outer
covering material for quilts, also to make fabrics
fire resistant and to enable the fabric to take heavy
metal and AZO dye.
Furthermore clothing and bed linen is
treated with chemicals to make them easy care, non-iron,
wrinkle free.
Descriptions such as ‘handpicked’, ‘green’,
and ‘unbleached’ and lately the use of
the words 'best practice' are often misleading and
give no guarantee of an environmentally sound growing
of the cotton or the weaving, processing and production
of fabrics and garments.
Currently no Australian standards protect
us against the effects of pesticides in cotton, whilst
European countries already insist on bed linen suppliers
being 'Oko-tex' registered, reducing the risk of exposing
customers to cancer causing processes.
Most chemicals applied during growing,
processing and ongoing production are permanently
in the fabrics and there is growing evidence that
these chemicals are affecting our health. In particular
chemical resins with traces of formaldehyde can activate
latent skin disorders such as eczema.
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Why should You choose
Organic Cotton?
The good news is however, some countries
are making the responsible choice by growing cotton
organically, eliminating the use of costly, dangerous,
destructive chemicals in the growing process.
If you already support organics for
the health of our environment, then buying organic
cotton is another great way to make a difference.
The organic farm is a dynamic, intelligent
environment. Pest control is monitored through the
release and nurturing of beneficial insects while
weed control is maintained with mechanical or hand-hoeing
techniques. On the organic farm, the defoliation process
uses organically approved materials. Farmers and their
families are not exposed to dangerous chemicals and
toxins in the manufacturing process. Toxins and chemicals
do not end up in the ground water and rivers thus
reducing the contaminants in our city drinking supply.
Further more organic cotton farmers are paid fair
price, allowing them to reinvest in their communities.
Soft, safe and environmentally sound,
Certified Organic Cotton choice is a responsible choice.
Globally you will be helping support a sustainable
industry which in turn helps ensure we can all live
in a safer, cleaner, happier environment.
What are the benefits
of Organic Cotton products?
Organic cotton lasts longer than treated
sheets because the fibres are not been weakened by
chemicals and dyes.
Organic cotton towels are more absorbent.
Organic cotton promotes a more healthy
and comfortable sleep because the sheets are not coated
in resins and therefore breathe.
Organic fibers grow stronger. When cared
for properly, organic cotton products last longer
than conventional products.
Organic cotton sheets are so pure they
are safe enough for many with acute allergies and
chemical sensitivities.
Organic cotton sheets do not contain
traces of formaldehyde, which can activate latent
skin disorders such as eczema. This is particularly
important for young children & babies.
Tip: Buy fewer, better
things that last longer!
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