Organic Baby Clothes

It has crossed my mind that organic clothing is not fashionable. There is a bizarre tendency to associate the Hippie look of the 70s with organic fabric. Natural, non-synthetic fibers, these are the basic features of organic clothing, and organic agriculture depends on the campaigns of environmental movements organized for the purpose of increasing consumers’ awareness. Only plants from organic crops are used for the manufacturing of organic clothing: there are no genetic modifications, radiation, fertilizers or pesticides. If a product is organic, then, it needs to carry a label and an approval from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Sustainable organic clothing plays an incredible role for environmental movements. Wool, cotton, silk and hemp can all be organic, and the fibers extracted by ecological processes don’t get dyed or treated with other chemical substances. Whether you show environmental interests, health concerns or animal rights sympathy, wearing organic clothing is a good way to support worldwide efforts of nature protection. The sales for women and children organic clothes have increased most, even if they do not have a direct impact on the health condition.

There are some producers that try to convince customers that organic clothing is safer for the body system, contributing to a detoxification process. Nevertheless, scientific studies have not yet shown any relationship between health and organic clothing. There is an indirect benefit only if we think that unpolluted crops provide good organic fibers, and that the quality of the air, water or soil is preserved. The price is the major obstacle that keeps eco-products somehow limited. Can we actually afford such apparel items? 100% organic clothing sometimes cost twice as much as conventional clothing.

Until the average user can wear organic baby clothing without financial efforts, there are several stages to complete. With the big money crisis that affects us all, recycling has become a serious issue for the payment of the regular necessities. Manufacturers such as Nike or Levi have already begun production of organic products, and even if most items contain a combination of organic and conventional fibers, they are superior to conventional clothes ecologically speaking.

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