FOR THE FUTURE
Organic Clothing
Conventional Cotton isn’t so pure
– Conventional cotton farming is one of the most environmentally unfriendly crops worldwide.
– Conventional cotton growing uses up to 25% of the world’s pesticides, putting about one third of a pound in every t-shirt you own.
– 24% of the world’s insecticide use—worth $2.6 billion—goes into cotton production.
– Insecticides and pesticides then seep deep into the soil, contaminating both the soil and nearby ground, surface and drinking water.
– Of the fifteen known pesticides and herbicides used in the production of conventionally grown cotton, seven of them have been labeled “possible,” “likely,” “probable,” or “known” carcinogens including: acephate, dichloropropene, diuron, fluometuron, pendimethalin, tribufos, and trifluralin according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
WHY ORGANIC COTTON
Organic cotton is grown and processed without the use of pesticides, insecticides, defoliants, or artificial fertilizers, or dioxin-producing bleach. The general idea is to grow and harvest and process crops without damaging the ecosystem
Creating a pure, natural environment is a vital decision for a growing number of people.Since we expose to pollutants in many aspects of life, choosing organic fibers is another step towards natural living, both for us as well as our environment.
In summary, here are the top 10 reasons why organic clothing should be on your shopping list:
- It helps protect us and our children
- It reduces pesticide use
- It protects farm workers
- It protects water quality
- It prevents soil erosion
- It is a sturdier fabric
- It saves you money
- It feels amazing inside and out
- It supports a true economy
- It supports a healthier environment
AKCAKAYA TEXTILE IN ORGANIC CLOTHING
Akcakaya Textile manufactures a wide range of styles for men, women, children and babies and uses sustainable fabrics like Organic Cotton, Bamboo, TENCEL™, Linen and recycled fabrics. We are certified by Control Union Certifications with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OCS (Organic Cotton Standard), GRS (Global Recycle Standard) and RCS (Recycled Claim Standard). Our cotton is grown in certified organic fields and our dyes and finishing processes use approved eco-friendly materials. From start to finish, all organic textile products are controlled in all stages and are 100% certified.
We believe that taking care of mother earth is a serious responsibility and that’s why all Akcakaya Textile designs are created with nature in mind.
We are always proud to offer high quality organic apparel with competetive prices. Our organic garments are made of high quality organic cotton grown in Aegean Region, one of the best regions in the world in high quality organic cotton production. Organic cotton from fields to organic cotton yarns and then organic cotton fabrics and finally organic cotton apparels are all handled within the Aegean Region.
