Hot Topic: Organic Cotton and Clothing
by Christina Lee on November 7th, 2008
Jeans and T-shirts: fashion staples for the consumer, but also environmental statements for apparel companies — that is, with the use of organic cotton. Grown sans the use of harmful chemical pesticides, organic cotton — along with the eco-fashion trend — first rose to popularity 15 years ago. And while U.S. development is hindered by a struggling domestic market, the global organic cotton industry is now worth an estimated $2.6 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association . To fuel it further, more apparel companies than ever incorporate organic cotton into their clothing, as they join together in initiatives that... Read more »