Organic cotton fabric products
Organic cotton fabric products is not a fashion hippie. Organic cotton is the cotton that is produced and certified in accordance with organic agriculture standards. The production process helps to sustain the soil health, ecosystem and people by using natural methods and processes and eliminating artificial inputs. Essentially organic cotton farming restricts the use of toxic chemicals like GMOs. The focus is on adapting traditional, innovative and sustainable techniques that benefit the environment and promotes a good quality of lifestyle.
History of organic cotton
The history of cotton industry in India is significant. India was known to have global monopoly over manufacturing of organic cotton textiles for about 3000 years, dating back from 1500 B.C. to 1500 A.D. It was an ideal medium for exchange in barter economy.
The first cotton mill was established in the year 1818 at Fort Gloster near Kolkata but was doomed. The second cotton mill was established by KGN Daber in 1854 by the name Bombay Spinning and Weaving company. The mill set up a strong foundation of organic cotton textiles in India. Ahmedabad was on a spectacular rise as one of the world’s prime cotton manufacturing places.
Later on, the first and second world wars, the Swadeshi movement by Mahatama Gandhi and industrial grants propelled the growth of industry on a large scale. The number of mills drastically increased. Nearly two-thirds of the total cotton production in India comes from states of Maharashtra, Gujrat, Andra Pradesh and Telengana. India contributes around 26% of the total global harvested cotton.
Know more about Indian organic cotton
- Organic cotton does not use any toxic chemical in the process and does not damage the soil and has less impact on the air. The total consumption of water is reduced by 88% and uses 62% less energy use.
- The organic cotton manufacturing promotes safe work environments and better livelihoods. They are not exposed to toxic chemicals. It allows the farmers to grow more than one crop which supports their income.
- By 2025, it is predicted that nearly two-thirds of the population will face water scarcity and shortage. But organic cotton is 80% rainfed, which reduced the requirement of water manually. No chemicals are used in this process which means that the water is clean and healthy.
- You make a difference! Caring for the planet and the people we share it with is a conscious choice. By choosing organic cotton over conventional, you have the power to influence brands, manufacturers and farmers to choose organic cotton over conventional.
The best quality cotton - organic cotton products with Indisutras
The main reason why organic cotton is better is simply because it is made of the best quality. The staple fibre is kept in comfortable condition making the yarn softer and stronger. Cotton fabric products by Indisutras never compromises on the quality of the fabric. Indisutras uses GOT certified organic cotton, which is far away from toxic chemicals used for growing and manufacturing.
Our customers also tell us that Indisutras’ cotton products feel just as new after some washes. The credit goes to underlying quality fibres which are quite strong and undamaged. Even though these products may be a bit more expensive than conventional cotton products, the usage of these products definitely makes it better for your wallet than the conventional ones.
Organic cotton products
Natural cotton can be found in all things, from dress, footwear and home decorations (towels, wraparounds, sheets, covers, bedding), to youngsters’ items (garments, toys, diapers), individual consideration things (beauty and care items, cotton puffs and ear swabs), and even writing material and note cards. Since an article of clothing is marked as green, reasonable or eco-accommodating doesn’t make it natural. Cotton attire is just natural in the event that it is affirmed to a natural cotton standard. A large number of the advantages will be effectively conspicuous, like sound ways of life for all. Others might be seriously amazing like the security of natural life, streams, and timberlands. At the point when you pick natural cotton rather than customary, for each garment you can possibly save water, energy and fossil fuel byproducts. It may not seem like a lot yet begin including the potential effect you might have made by changing over the shirts and pants in your whole closet.
Processing of organic cotton - GOTS certified organic cotton factory
At Indisutras, the factories are regularly inspected. The factories are required to abide by strict social criteria, meaning no room for forced labor. We are also against child labor and follow fair trade policy to ensure that the local labors are paid fairly and live a sustainable livelihood.
With the certification of Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), the use of the chemicals is also prohibited. The water used in making is treated, protecting and creating safe working environment for workers. The chemicals that are used in the manufacturing needs to meet strict toxicity and biodegradability tests, leaving no room for doubt.
The GOTS standards are also followed up in the production chain to ensure that the quality is maintained in a sustainable way. It ensures control in the packaging and labelling standards, which needs to be complied –
- Packaging must not contain PVC
- Paper or cardboard used in packaging materials that needs to be recycled and certified accordingly.
With GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Farm, farmers are free to save seeds as they want and choose what they want to grow. The soil is also well nurtured, making it a sustainable option in long term. Organic cotton is usually grown alongside food which can be a source of food for the farmers.
The hazardous pesticides are banned in organic cotton products, making it safer for growers. It also requires low energy. Farming methods lock in the Carbon dioxide into the soil. The best part is growing organic cotton produces 94% less greenhouse gases.
We are sure you agree that the standards adopted to grow and sell GOTS certified organic cotton will improve things for everyone and the planet. To be GOTS certified, every aspect of the production chain needs to abide by the standards.
