Organic Clothes for Kids
Organic clothes are a healthy, environmentally friendly and comfortable choice for children's clothing. They are made from natural fibers, such as cotton, bamboo and hemp, and use pesticide and chemical-free growing and manufacturing methods. Ecologically friendly clothes made from animal fibers, such as wool and cashmere, come from animals raised on healthy, organic food in a humane, free-range environment.
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Bamboo
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Garments made from the bamboo plant may help children who have sensitive skin or suffer from skin allergies, as it is soft on the skin and cool to wear. Organic bamboo clothes are manufactured without using harsh chemical treatments that can irritate a child's skin. It also protects against ultraviolet light, making it ideal for kids' summer clothing.
Organic Cotton
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People sometimes assume that all cotton clothes are organic because cotton is a natural fiber. However, conventionally grown cotton is sprayed with chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides. Cotton is subjected to more chemicals when it is bleached and dyed in factories. A wide range of organic kids clothes is now available, including socks, underwear, T-shirts, diapers and nightwear. No synthetic toxins or fertilizers are used in the production of organic cotton, and growers and manufacturers use natural coloring methods. Recycled cotton is made from recovered cotton and no harsh chemicals are used in its production.
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Ethics
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Buying organic clothes for your children is not just a healthy choice -- it also contributes to making the world they will grow up in a safer place. Pesticide and fertilizer use on cotton, for example, has been linked to the pollution of drinking water and ground and surface water contamination. Cotton pesticides and chemicals have also been proven to diminish the reproductive capacity of fish and other wildlife, according to the Eartheasy website. By buying organic clothes, you are supporting sweat-shop free and fair trade practices and, if the clothes have been organically certified, you can be assured that people, animals and the environment have not been harmed.
Considerations
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Check the labeling before purchasing organic clothing for your kids. To be certified organic, 95 percent of the clothes' fibers must be natural and produced using organic farming and production methods. Clothes that are labeled as containing organic materials must be composed of at least 70 percent of organic fibers. Eco-friendly clothing is made from recycled materials, using ecologically friendly manufacturing processes. The increasing popularity of organic clothing has led to a wider choice for consumers, and organic clothes for children and adults are fashionable and chic.
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