ORGANIC COTTON - TERM, DEFINITION & MEANING

The term "organic cotton" comes from English and means "organic cotton". In contrast to conventional cotton, organic cotton is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and artificial fertilizers. It is grown in accordance with the guidelines of organic farming, compliance with which is ideally monitored by independent bodies that in turn issue certificates. As a consumer, you should look for these reputable certificates and seals.



use of organic cotton

Organic cotton is just as easy to process as conventional cotton. Since organic cotton is harvested by hand, the harvested raw material is usually of higher quality and of a more pure variety than is the case with conventional cotton. Organic cotton is now used for all types of clothing and home textiles. The finished item of clothing, such as a T-shirt, jeans or underwear, does not show that the organic cotton used was grown organically, but critical chemicals and toxic dyes are almost always avoided in the production of organic clothing. Reputable seals not only certify the cultivation of organic cotton, but also the entire production and even the entire supply chain.

• Full supply chain coverage and traceability through transaction certificates (documents that track shipments to trace the flow of organic cotton through mass balances) from farm to final product.
• Safety from pesticides and other contaminants such as banned azo dyes, pentachlorophenol, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), cadmium, lead, etc.
• IFOAM family of standards for proven organic cotton cultivation.
• A quantitative GMO method that distinguishes between minor contamination and intentional mixing with conventional cotton.
• A detailed report based on a transparent catalogue of criteria - with limits that go beyond STANDARD 100 and include other pesticides used in cotton cultivation.
• Compliance with global regulations including Annexes XIV and XVII of the EU REACH Regulation, US CPSIA (lead), EU POP Regulation and coverage of all textile relevant substances on the ECHA SVHC Candidate List.
• Network of certified companies around the world for easier procurement of chemicals, materials and business partners along the textile supply chain.
• Several synergies, such as the use of ECO PASSPORT certified chemicals, can reduce the testing for ORGANIC COTTON certification.