What is organic cotton and how is it grown?

Organic cotton is cotton that has been grown for at least three years without chemical pesticides, defoliants, or fertilizers. Natural fertilizers and fertilizing techniques are used instead, including compost, manure, naturally derived mineral and plant fertilizers, and crop rotation. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers employ only approved natural methods and materials in organic production

How should organic cotton be labelled in the United States?

Labelling requirements for organic fibers are as follows:

●Organic" - at least 95% of the ingredients must be organic.

●Made With" – 70 to 95% of the ingredients must be organic.

●Below 70 %"- US allows identification of organic ingredients on the information panel in products

containing 50% or more organic ingredients.

●Percent organic declarations in the US are not mandatory.

●Transition to organic" - is not allowed.