How to Buy Organic Towels

If you're trying to go green at your house, buying organic towels for your family is an easy and comfortable way to do it. It takes 1 lb. of petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides to grow the cotton used for just one regular bath towel. Buy organic instead, and feel good about doing your part for the environment. Read on to learn how to buy organic towels.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Shop for your new organic towels. Many trendy home boutiques are now carrying organic linens, but you may be able to find them in large departments stores. You'll be able to buy plush and fluffy organic bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes.

2. Expect to pay a little more for organic. You won't find an organic bath towel for $2.98, but there are reasonably priced ones out there. Consider it the price you pay to make a difference in the environment.

3. Read the labels carefully to make sure you're getting 100 percent organic. The towels should be woven from organically grown cotton. If the towels are available in colors, the dyes used should be environmentally friendly.

4. Wash your new organic towels according to the manufacturer's instructions. For most organics, use warm rather than hot water.

5. Stock up, and forget shopping again. Most organic towels are long lasting and durable. When properly cared for, organic towels will be around a lot longer than conventional ones.

Tips & Warnings

• Most organic towels are so pure they can be used by people with extremely acute allergies and sensitivity to chemicals. If someone is your family has severe allergies, ask your physician if organic towels would be a good choice.
• Organic linens make a fantastic housewarming gift for an environmentally conscious friend.