Organic Cotton; Its impact, commitment to sustainability & contribution to fashion

The differences between organic and conventional cotton are:

Conventional Cotton:

• Utilises synthetic pesticides and herbicides & genetically modified seeds (GMO)
• Requires large amounts of land 
• Requires large amounts of water
• Pollutes surrounding water ways with toxic chemicals
• Exposes workers to harmful chemicals
• Often bleached with chlorine 

Organic Cotton:

• Void of GMO seeds & synthetic chemicals both in the field and during production 
• Often grown in a regenerative context, with rotating crops & recycling water as a focus for farmers prioritising more sustainable methods
• Water run off to surrounding areas isn't full of harmful chemicals
• Doesn't subject workers to harmful chemicals
• If bleached, it's using oxygen based products which are considered less harmful

Whilst still having the ability to require large amounts of land & water, organic cotton is a soft, durable fibre perfect for Hand Crochet & Knitting, botanical dying. With many farmers adapting more innovations towards lessening its impact, it's one to keep an eye out for in its continued contribution to a more sustainable fashion industry.