Why choose organic cotton vs. conventional cotton for your baby?

When shopping for your bundle of joy — naturally, you want the best! Which is why Givesie apparel is made of 100% organic cotton. Organic cotton has low-impact on the environment and it’s handlers allowing for better health for consumers and farmers, environmental conservation, and saves costs for farmers as well. It also produces about 46% less CO2e compared to conventional cotton!

Organic cotton is grown and harvested by methods that do not use toxic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or defoliants, it uses less water than conventionally grown cotton and relies on natural methods, “including crop rotation and cow manure for soil fertility; beneficial predator insects; lengthened growing periods for natural defoliation; and hand-picking, which results in less waste.”

Aside from the the use of harmful chemicals, conventional cotton production also leads to a number of health problems for cotton farmers due to poisoning. “The problem of poisoning due to chemical pesticides and insecticides is so acute that thousands of poor farmers in developing countries end up losing their lives.” However, organic cotton production, on the other hand, ensures a healthy life for farmers and their families.

Baby’s growing skin is tender and delicate, therefore, may be prone to allergies and/or skin irritations due to the chemicals used in conventional cotton. These chemicals can also be absorbed into baby’s skin! Hence, organic cotton is easier and softer on the skin, so rest assured that with Givesie, your baby is off to a healthy start with a pure product.

Check out the organic cotton, Givesie collection. For every Givesie bodysuit purchased, a portion of the proceeds is donated to local charities in Portland that help families with children in need.

References:

http://cloud9fabrics.com/faq/

http://health.gov.vc/health/images/PDF/cip_textile_case_study_report_21_feb_2011.pdf

https://www.swedishlinens.com/blogs/news/organic-vs-conventional-cotton

https://www.organicfacts.net/organic-cotton.html