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It all begins with a seed...
Organic farmers use only untreated, non-GMO seeds for their cotton harvest. Because of
annual crop rotation, the soil is strong and ready for planting with no additional
fertilizers needed. The organic cotton crop retains water efficiently because of increased
organic matter in the soil, which means organic farming of cotton contributes to water
conservation efforts. In organic cotton farming weeds are eliminated physically, not
chemically, through cultivation and hand hoeing. Organic cotton production avoids
pesticide use altogether. This is done by creating a balance between pests and their
natural predators through the presence and maintenance of healthy soil as well as
introducing beneficial insects instead of insecticides to control pests. Before the
cotton crop can be harvested the leaves must come off, either naturally or through
removal. In organic cotton farming, as chemical removal is not an option, farmers
rely mostly on the seasonal freeze for leaf removal. If the season proves to be
unreliable, organic farmers might turn to water management as a stimulant.
Our organic products are GOTS certified (Global Organic Textiles Standard).
This is currently the highest standard for organic fiber production. From field to barrel, this certification
ensures that our products are made of pure 100% organic cotton and that the co-op in which
the organic cotton was grown as well as the transport, milling and print, cut and sew
production engages in fair labor practices and the protection of organic cotton products.
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