Organic cotton
Also known as: Organic Cotton, Organic cotton (alt. term)
Cotton from certified organic farming — without synthetic pesticides or genetic engineering.
Description
Organic cotton is produced according to certified organic farming rules. Synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilisers and genetically modified varieties are excluded; instead crop rotation, compost and biological pest control are used. Water consumption in rain-fed cultivation is significantly lower than for conventional cotton.
Certifications such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), IVN Best or Naturland guarantee organic quality throughout the entire textile chain and add social standards. Main producing countries are India, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Tanzania and the USA. Market share is around 2 % of global cotton production, but growing steadily.
- Free from toxic pesticides, GMO-free
- Skin-friendly, suitable for allergy sufferers
- Higher price, lower yield per hectare
- Key labels: GOTS, IVN Best, OCS
Properties
| Fibre type | Natural fibre (plant-based, organic) |
|---|---|
| Certifications | GOTS, IVN Best, OCS, Naturland |
| Origin | India, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Tanzania |
| Application | Sustainable apparel, baby textiles |
Related product categories
Sources & references
3- GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard https://global-standard.org/
- IVN – Internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft naturtextil.de https://naturtextil.de/
- Textile Exchange – Organic Cotton Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/
