Does UTN use bleach to get the white color?
No, UTN does not use bleach. Sometimes the cotton harvest of a particular year is more on the yellow side. To achieve the white color, UTN only applies a natural whitening process using peroxide. Does UTN use chemical finishing on the fabrics? No, UTN does not use chemical finishing on their fabrics. One of the most dangerous chemicals found in the finishing of conventional fabrics is Formaldehyde. Babies and children are very sensitive to this chemical. It can cause skin rashes, coughing, and flu-like symptoms in children wearing clothes finished with it. What kind of detergent should I use on organic cotton? Use a detergent that does not contain chlorine, phosphates, dyes, or phenols– just all natural ingredients. There are many brands, however, UTN recommends “Seventh Generation”. This company is reputable and has been on the market for a long time. Does UTN use flame retardant on the products? No, UTN does not use flame retardant on any of our products. All of our long johns meet
