Free Elegance considers in its most important projects the education of the consumers related to the risk of wearing cotton clothes that are not organically grown and the high amount of health dangers we are exposed to by the penetration of these chemicals present in the cotton into our body by the touch of cotton garments.
One of our major and foremost targets this year is to procure Organic Cotton yarn and process it into fabric. The focus this year is on identifying and set ting up supply of organic cotton yarn.
This is of extreme importance because Free Elegance identifies its major product Certified Organic Cotton Hand Woven Fabrics dyed with certified vegetable dyes.
Free Elegance plans to reach to Certified Organic yarn manufacturers and procure from them the various counts of yarn required to weave handloom fabrics that are both comfortable to wear and very friendly to the body.
Cotton
One of the most popular natural fibers is cotton. Many to be environmentally benign view this. Cotton features strongly in the proliferation of articles since the late '80s supporting claims that "natural is best”. Yet, few people know cotton is, on certain criteria, actually the most polluting product. It is estimated that every year in the 3rd World, of the 300 million kg of pesticides used, half is used on cotton.Unlike conventional cotton which is one of the most heavily sprayed industry in the world, organic fibers (such as organic cotton) are not sprayed with harmful pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, which in turn helps save our water, air and environment as a whole. Organic methods of agriculture are inherently better for our bodies, our homes, our planet and for future generations
The Organic Revolution shuns the usage of any chemical usage to protect the crop but introduces the more natural and eco friendly means of protection of our crops.
Presently, there are areas in India and the world where the transformation has already begun and various crops are being grown organically. As this is the beginning of a revolution, it will take time till all farmers and the end users join hands and make this world a better and healthy place.
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is grown using different methods than conventional cotton. To be considered “organic,” growers, producers, and manufacturers must follow a strict set of guidelines outlined in the Organic Foods Production Act. Everything about the process, from the soil the cotton is grown in to the way that it is harvested and processed, is inspected carefully. If any of the standards or guidelines are not met, then the cotton cannot be certified as organic.The process of making organic cotton begins with the soil. Most organic farmers use soil that is extra rich in nutrients. When the soil is healthy, that means that the plant will be healthy and more resistant to problems that would require chemicals like pesticides or herbicides
Two ways that farmers create nutritious soil are crop rotation and cover cropping. Crop rotation is an old practice where different crops are rotated among the same fields. By varying the crops in each field over time, it enriches to soil with different nutrients that help sustain the cotton crop the next time it comes around. Cover cropping is the system of planting crops that cover the soil and help prevent erosion. It also provides nitrogen for the upcoming cotton crop if it is tilled into the soil prior to planting or it can reduce the release of nutrients when planted after the cotton
There are numerous benefits to growing organic cotton. The main benefit is that there are fewer chemicals in the environment. Research has proven that exposure to harsh chemicals, like pesticides, can cause mild problems like headaches and nausea. Prolonged exposure can cause more serious illnesses like cancer or problems with our hormones, nervous system, reproductive system and immune system. Goods grown organically also retain more of their natural nutritional value (ex: organic oranges have more vitamin c than conventionally grown oranges). Organic cotton is also a good choice for people with skin allergies/irritations since there are almost no chemicals involved with the growing or production of the garment.
Certified organic cotton growers are very limited because the cotton crop is very vulnerable to pests so to protect and enhance the yield the cotton crop is heavily sprayed with insecticides and pesticides.
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