OBabyz General Trading - Organic Clothing
🌱 What is Organic Clothing?
Organic clothing is crafted from materials produced in compliance with organic agricultural standards. It may be composed of Cotton, Jute, Linen, Silk, Ramie, or Wool.
🔄 Conventional vs. Organic Clothing
| Points of comparison | Conventional Clothing | Organic clothing |
|---|---|---|
| The way of planting | Land is not detoxified | Land is invariably detoxified |
| Use of fertilizers | Artificial/chemical fertilizers are used | Organic fertilizers/compost/manure is used |
| Use of pesticides & insecticides | Artificial/chemical pesticides & insecticides are used | Organic/herbal pesticides and insecticides are used. Bio-controlling of insects/pests is also done. |
| Seed treatment | Seeds are treated with fungicides & insecticides | Seeds are not treated |
| Use of GMOs | Genetically Modified Organisms are used | Genetically Modified Organisms are not used |
| Effects on Earth and Animals | Soil, water conservation, and animal welfare comparisons | |
| Soil health | Soil lacks organic matter & cannot retain water | Soil has more water retention capacity due to presence of organic matter |
| Weed control | Weeds are destroyed using herbicides/weedicides | Weeds are manually or mechanically removed |
| Impact on wildlife | Has fatal effects on many friendly small animals & insects | Does not affect their habitat. Rather, it encourages their dwelling |
| Ecological balance | Adversely affects ecological balance due to deforestation & toxic chemicals | Affects adversely (as trees or forests are cleared for making space for farming), but not that much. |
| Defoliation method | Chemical defoliation | Defoliation is seasonal/natural or by water control |
| Effects on Human | Health and comfort comparisons | |
| Skin allergies | May cause serious skin allergies such as Eczema | Doesn’t cause any skin allergies |
| Breathability | Mostly unbreathable and high chances for moisture and sweat accumulation | Warm in Winters and breathable and light in Summers |
| Durability | Less durable | High Durability |
👕 Why Organic Cotton Clothing?
Organic clothing is the most economical solution due to its high durability. It is the future if we aim to implement significant changes for the well-being of our families, communities, and the planet.