Why Wear Organic Clothing

We all want clothes that look great... why else would we buy them? There are quite a few other reasons to purchase organic clothing that span beyond great style. Many of us hear about organic food, and may have a great grasp of what that means for our health. The clothes we wear have a very similar (though at times indirect) interest in being organic as well. Here, we will give you a basic understanding of the benefits of organic clothing.

What is organic clothing?

 Organic in general refers to a growing process that does not include the use of an artificial or synthetic fertilizer. Growing aids are still used, but none that contain harmful chemicals that can be potentially hazardous to the ecosystem or the creatures within it. There are many different benefits of organic cotton and other textiles, as the effects of these chemicals are much more than what meets the eye.

The Problem with Pesticides

When pesticides are sprayed onto a crop of cotton, three very important things happen. First, they are dumped onto the crops from the air-- which makes the toxins airborne and allows them to spread further. Second, a good portion of the chemicals are absorbed into the cotton, not just left on the surface to kill the potential destroyers of the plant. Third, residual pesticides are washed during rains to water sources through runoff and ground water channels. This effects both the animal ecosystems and our drinking water.

Health Benefits of Organic Clothing

The health problems that arise from pesticides have been extensively researched, and many are known carcinogens. Despite this fact, many synthetic fertilizers are used in conventional growing techniques. When you opt to wear organic clothing, you run less of a risk of being exposed to these harmful chemicals through direct contact with your clothing and you endorse an industry that works to keep these pesticides from our drinking water as well.

Safeguarding Against Allergies

 The more pesticides are used during the growing process, more insects will grow tolerances for these particular chemicals. This means that higher concentrations will be necessary to keep them at bay. Without knowing it, many people suffer from allergies to pesticides that are used in the cotton growing process. Choosing organic clothing allows many to live more comfortably—and safeguarding against the increasing tolerance of insects will lessen reactions to cotton clothing overall. It is important to note, however that the benefits of organic cotton reach to all, regardless of allergies.

Because cotton is so very common among the pieces in our closets, we often don’t think about the potentially harmless nature of our clothing. We may have preconceptions that organic clothing is more expensive or we can’t reach the same level of style as we do with clothing made with conventionally grown cotton. This is absolutely not the case, however. The increasing presence of organic lines throughout the fashion world is opening doors for anyone that wants to explore their personality through fabulous, eco conscious looks that are good for you—inside and out!