You get more than just great fashion when you wear organic clothing. Here are some additional benefits you may reap by purchasing attire made from organic fiber.
Health: Organic production’s prohibition of synthetic pesticides and other chemicals means that your clothes were made with fiber that contains significantly less pesticide residue than conventionally grown fiber. (Organic crops may not be 100 percent pesticide free, as synthetic pesticide residue can blow onto organic farmland from neighboring fields.) Since some studies have linked pesticide exposure to cancer and other serious illnesses, buying organic could lead to better health for you and your family.
Environment: Organic production respects our air, water, soil and wildlife with its ban on synthetic chemicals. So, by buying clothes made from organic fiber, you’re helping to create a clean, healthy environment. In fact, some research shows that for every T-shirt made from 100 percent organic cotton, one-third of a pound of synthetic chemicals is prevented from entering our environment.
Good for sensitive skin: Organic clothing may be better for people who have sensitive skin, as it doesn’t contain chemical dyes or other synthetic ingredients that might cause allergic reactions.
Support of local farms: Organic fiber is sometimes grown locally on small farms. Therefore, by buying organic clothes, you’re supporting your community, not to mention organic agriculture as a whole.
