Feel The Extensive Health Benefits Organic Clothing Gives You - Providing You Choose The Right Fabrics!

The Wonderful World Of Our Wardrobes
How much do you really know about the clothing you have on your back at the moment? Very few people know the composition of their shirts let alone what has actually gone into making them. You may think, for example, that you are wearing something akin to organic clothing because your shirt is 100% cotton or your sweater is 100% wool but you would almost certainly be wrong. Of course, that is not to say that your efforts to wear green clothing are in vain. Forming the motivation to go green is the start of it all. Making a concerted effort to buy everything accordingly, from organic food to organic lotion, bedding and clothes, does really help the environment. Now this can be optimised if you know a little bit about your options.

So Is Wool Actually Organic?
In truth, not all fabrics that are assumed to be organic are actually organic. Although you have numerous choices where organic clothes are concerned, some of the materials that you assume are organic have actually been treated with chemicals and pesticides. Cotton is a prime example of that because it is made from a plant. As far as fabrics are concerned, cotton can swing from being the planet's worst friend to best friend with very few options in between. Cotton shirts have often been treated with these chemicals to make sure that pests do not interfere with the crop. Similarly, if you think that wool is organic then think again. Although it grows naturally on sheep, think about the sheep dips that the wool is treated with when still on the sheep and the chemicals that are used to eradicate any odor, infestation and irregularity of the wool.

It Is Easy To Identify Organic Clothing
Believe it or not, contrary to the above information it is not difficult to identify organic materials when you know what you are looking for. Organic cotton is available in the USA but it is only genuinely organic if it displays the USDA Organic logo. This is usually on the label and is definitely big enough to spot at first glance! Presently there is no international standard so each country may have their own defining organisation together with its logo. So you may need to do some research on this point straight away. Just like the logos that are common on the organic face cream packages, these are displayed to fully identify the garments. You might not actually believe some of the clothing items that do carry them! If that's the case, a doublecheck may prove the wise move. Start by asking the store employees. Of course all this does take time, but for many of us, and particularly parents, we do consider the stakes are high enough to make that effort.  What is more, there are a variety of self-styled organic logos that one
may need to just learn about; particularly since new ones are appearing
continuously. 

Consider the Organic Trade Association. Although they appear to have a very authoritative website with very official looking "code of ethics" using all the correct jargon to impress, it is still difficult to ascertain whether their logo guarantees that the product is actually organic. I am not  wishing to criticise the Organic Trade Association nor suggesting that they are trying to mislead with their logo. However if their logo did have some form of guarantee behind it, it is worth their while to highlight this on their website, rather than tuck it away behind a facade and show of formality and professionalism.

You Do Not Have To Be Uncomfortable In Organic Clothing
No matter what you may or may not have heard about organic materials, none of the clothing marked with the USDA Organic logo will be made of scratchy and uncomfortable hemp! In fact, not only can you find cotton and wool that has been grown in carefully controlled conditions but you can also find so many exciting fabrics that are organic, both new and old. The vast majority of these organically labelled materials you can find are not dyed (or of course organically dyed).

Humane Silk in the True Spirit of Our Organic Movements
You can also find silks that are made of wild or spun silk if you oppose the way in which the silk worm is dealt with during the production process. Thousands of silkworms are boiled alive for the production of a traditional silk shirt. Following in the footsteps and principles of Gandhi, Ahimsa silk is made without killing the cocooned worm, allowing the complete metamorphosis into a fully fledged moth. Though it may be difficult to ascertain whether this sort of silk is purely organic, it is clearly a more humanely produced fabric that allows more beings to fulfil their life purpose! Seriously, moths have environmental consequences such as helping to pollinate plants just like other insects.

You Do Have Other Renewable Options
Finally, if you are searching for clothing that is made of organic materials then why not look for alternatives to the above materials? Soy and bamboo are readily available. Soy makes a gorgeous material that feels like cashmere and looks absolutely beautiful when the garments are done. Bamboo is excellent for summer given how the clothing will breathe and furthermore you often read of its antibacterial properties. You do have plenty of fabric options available so take your time and choose those you feel are best for you.