Why Organic Cotton?
Two words come to mind when that question is asked … health and the environment! 100% certified organic cotton bedding has had no formaldehyde finishes applied, no pesticide residue, no toxic flame-retardants, no dioxins from bleaching, and colors are produced using low-impact environmental dyes. And because organic agriculture doesn’t use toxic, persistent pesticides, choosing organic cotton is an easy way to help protect your family and generations to come. Approximately 25% of all of the insecticides used in the world are applied to cotton, making conventional cotton farming one of agriculture’s most environmentally destructive activities since these toxins leach into waterways and find their way into animals, as well as our food and children. And the overall amount and intensity of chemical use per acre is increasing every year! The $300-billion global cotton industry uses more pesticides and synthetic fertilizers than any other crop. Amazingly, it takes roughly one-third of a po
