subject: Sustainable And Ethically Sourced Organic Womens Clothing [print this page] Organic clothing is clothing made from materials raised or grown in compliance with organic agricultural standards. Organic
fabrics and clothing can help the environment in a number of ways, such
as manufacture of chemicals or not required, chemical residues are not
entered accidentally into the environment and humans and animals are
not exposed to chemicals and when the fabric is finished with chemicals
are not returned to the earth in landfill, or enter into recycling
process. Organic clothing is quickly becoming a popular trend. The
range of organic clothing is enormous and you can buy anything from
organic sportswear to organic night wear. Under the new soil
association guidelines, clothes that display their symbol will have met
a number of rigours standards. Now-a-days organic baby clothing is also
available. Choosing Organic is a way of life for many people and is a
lifestyle that is quickly catching on. How does this affect our
children? Did you know that a baby's skin is more porous and thinner
than adults? That means that their skin absorbs things very easily.
Johnson and Johnson states on the website the following about a baby's
skin: "A baby's skin is thinner, more fragile and less oily than an
adult's.There is, of course, an alternative: organic cotton.
There are farmers who have been growing cotton without harmful
chemicals for years. Their yield is high and the quality of the cotton
they grow is equal to or better than conventionally grown cotton. Their
methods support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, improve the
quality of soil and often use less water. Growing organically takes
more time, requires more knowledge and skill, and, for now, costs more.
