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WHY ORGANICS
1. What is meant by Organic Cotton?
2. How do you guarantee the cotton used is Organic?
3. "I don’t eat organic cotton, so why is it so important"?
4. How expensive it is to switch to organic cotton?
5. What is the USP for Organic cotton clothing?
6. Why should retailers invest in organic cotton?
7. What are the quality aspects to be considered while using organic cotton?
8. Any important point to be considered when blending organic fibers?
9. Do organic farmers get financial assistance they need to produce crops?
10. How to procure organic cotton or goods made up from it?
What is meant by Organic Cotton?
The cotton grown on natural lines, by using no or minimal pesticides and fertilizers that too natural thus keeping the soil from any toxins.
How do you guarantee the cotton used is Organic?
Organically grown cotton is certified by independent third parties like Control Union ( SKAL, Netherlands) and some state agencies to ensure that no synthetic substances have been used in the cultivation and harvesting of the fibers. Cotton which is grown on land free of chemicals for three years is certified as 'Organic.' Cotton grown on fields which have been free of chemicals for less than three years is certified as 'Transitional Organic.'
"I don’t eat organic cotton, so why is it so important"?
The fact is that cotton is a food as well as a fiber: seed and fibers are fed to cattle, and cotton seed oil is a main ingredient in processed foods. Because it is so susceptible to weeds and insect pests, and because it is considered a fiber and not a food, farmers use heavy amounts of toxic chemicals to produce it. By using products made out of Organic cotton we not only avoid body contact with the toxins but we help in saving the Mother Nature.
How expensive it is to switch to organic cotton?
Garments blended with ten percent organic fibers can raise the F.O.B. unit cost as little as 10 cents. One hundred percent organically grown garments can cost anywhere between thirty to seventy percent more than conventional cotton products.
What is the USP for Organic cotton clothing?
Aesthetics, quality and price remain the most unique consumer concerns in the United States and Europe, even among environmentally responsible buyers. If the product looks and feels great, is finally made and priced appropriately, its chances of being accepted by the consumer are very high. Concerns about the environment, health and safety, and saving the family farm offer an added value to the product. Why should retailers invest in organic cotton?
A bona fide organic cotton industry has to start with educating apparel companies. Manufactures' orders provide the farmers the financial backing they need to take the extra steps to farm biologically, rather than chemically. Organic cotton helps companies meet goals of cleaner water and air quality, as well as satisfying consumer demand for corporate environmental leadership.
What are the quality aspects to be considered while using organic cotton?
Production experts report that organic cotton fibers have the same fiber strength, length and other properties as conventional cotton. In some cases, we learned, once a mill has gained initial experience with organic fibers, fabric development efforts can be enhanced by the additional focus on novelty fibers.
Any important point to be considered when blending organic fibers?
The experts from Production recommend the blending of organic fibers of the same micronaire (fiber breadth) in order to avoid any problems.
Do organic farmers get financial assistance they need to produce crops?
No. Right now farmers need purchase orders from mills or brokers before the planting season begins because the conventional sources of crop financing still perceive organic cotton farming as a high risk investment.
How to procure organic cotton or goods made up from it?
Organic cotton can be purchased from a mill in the form of yarn, fabric or finished goods; it can be bought in bales (480 pound blocks) through a broker; or it can be procured by contracts directly with farmers. Organic cotton garments are sold throughout the world, one can refer to the Sustainable Cotton Web site links or Organic Cotton Products or you can directly log on to www.ramrajyaclothing.com and we will respond to your query within 24 hours.
