Organic Cotton Clothing

Though generally cheap due to artificially maintained low petroleum prices, the actual cost of acquiring, transporting refining and manufacturing fabrics is seldom assessed. If you consider the amount of pollution, water and energy it involves, manufacturing synthetics will continue to place a great burden on our well-being and the environment at least until clean energy sources are used for production.

Clothing made of polyester and acrylic may give off toxic vapors, especially when new. They tend to emit static electricity and trap perspiration and also contain chemicals that can be breathed in or absorbed through the skin. While you will certainly feel better wearing natural fabric (such as organic shirts) next to your skin, consider purchasing fair trade products that are also organic.

Organic foods have become more and more popular over the past couple decades. Even though it’s usually significantly more expensive, people still fork out the money. I’ve always assumed that most people do it for the health benefits. But lately there has been a growing market for clothing made from organically grown cotton. Obviously people aren’t buying organic clothing for their health.

So, obviously the implications of organically grown cotton aren’t geared towards the body as much as it is geared towards the Earth. Organically grown cotton essentially refers to the way the cotton is grown and manufactured. Eco-friendly farmers try to find ways to limit the kinds of harmful chemicals that are put into the ground. Once those chemicals mix in with the soil, it effects future vegetation and animal life for years and years to come. The chemicals also find their way down into the water table (our natural fresh water supply deep down under the soil).

It’s the obligation of every parent to instill life lessons into their children. Whatever values your family holds dear, it’s important that those are taught to your young children. After all, if they aren’t provided by you, values are likely to be ascertained from television or other questionable sources. But directly telling your children what to believe is never the smart way to go. This will only serve to alienate and frustrate your children.

Rather, lead by positive example. That is, if you’re passionate about saving the planet, make sure that you dress in organic clothing. Making a point to wear organic t-shirts will teach your children that you care about issues of sustainability and human rights. This allows them to be exposed to these choices and decide if those issues are important to them as well. Remember that values are best gained through personal decisions, so live your life according to your values, and your children will follow if it’s right for them.