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Organic Materials Used in the Clothing & Fashion Industries

Organic implies food and other items derived from raw materials that are wild-crafted or organically grown. The processes used minimize damage to the environment and improve the quality of life for the workers and animals involved.

Following is an overview of the growing variety of organic materials being used in the clothing & fashion industries to assist us in making healthier choices for ourselves, our families, and the earth. Additionally, we have included a summary of the dye processes most widely used by eco-friendly manufacturers.

Natural color clothing is the healthiest and most eco-friendly. These include color-grown cottons (brown, blue, purple, green) and natural color wools and alpaca. No dyes are used and the fabric maintains a consistent color.

Clay-dyeing uses an age old technique of grinding minerals and irons found within earthen clay, blending with water then soaking natural color cotton to the desired hue. After several washings, a slight color change may be expected.

Low-impact fiber-reactive dyes remain the most widely used in the organic manufacturing industry because of their color diversity. The colors are bright, rich, and colorfast. Low-impact fiber-reactive dyes are considered an eco-friendly pigment because they contain no formaldehyde or heavy metals (ie. bright turquoise and bright yellow typically require heavy metals to achieve their brightness) and create less waste water runoff than modern dyeing methods. Seventy percent or more of the dye actually adheres to the fiber during the dye process. Waste water is filtered multiple times and is returned to the water system cleaner than it was originally. But, the actual dyes are almost always found to be made from synthetic petrochemicals. As the industry grows, however, one may anticipate development of a true non-toxic pigment to rival the low-impact dyes currently available. My site Air filter paper

Organic cotton, inherently soft to the touch, is grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides; requires minimal processing and possesses no chemical finishes. This growing method improves soil quality; supports biodiversity and our fragile ecosystems. Organically grown cotton yields are high and the chemical-free working environment promotes health and wellbeing.