Cotton is the world

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Cotton is the world's most popular fabric.
Soft and comfortable, it's used for almost every type of clothing. Socks, shirts, sweaters, dresses, jackets, sleepwear, sportswear and more - all begin in lush green fields of cotton. Cotton farming, however, is hard on the environment. Popular demand for cotton textiles, and competition among producers, has seen a big change in the last two generations the increased use of pesticide. Cotton is the most pesticidedependent crop in the world, accounting for 25% of all pesticide use. These chemicals are taking a toll on our environment and human health as a whole. Every T-shirt made of conventional cotton requires 1/4 pound of harmful chemicals. According to the USDA, in one year alone over 50 million pounds of pesticides were used on U.S. cotton fields. These pesticides deplete the soil and pollute watersheds.

Organically raised cotton is gradually winning over new ground
both on the farm and in the marketplace. No toxins or synthetic fertilizers are used. Organic cotton is produced without the use of harsh chemical bleaches or dyes, and is allergy free. Natural fertilizers, compost and soil amendments are used, and advances in natural pest control, such as ladybugs which destroy harmful insects, have helped make raising organic cotton a viable enterprise. Organic cotton clothing, unheard of a few years ago, is now available in many stores and online businesses.

A wide variety of products made from organically grown cotton is now available: shirts and pants, socks, underwear, skirts and blouses, sheets and pillowcases, towels and bathrobes. The range of styles can be somewhat limited, but new styles are being developed to keep pace with the growing demand for organic cotton clothing.

Colored dyes are still a problem, even with organically grown
cotton. Dyes are toxic chemicals, and their use and disposal has harmful effects on the environment. New methods are being developed to address this problem.

Organically colored cotton is being developed to address this problem, and earthtones are now available which use no dyes whatsoever. Today, colored cotton is grown "on the stem" in shades of brown, reddish brown, green and yellow. The cost of naturally colored cotton is also estimated at 20 to 40% lower than chemically dyed cotton. Colored cotton is also suitable for chemically sensitive people. Color-grown cotton doesn’t fade like dyed does; the color will actually deepen when you wash it.

Recycled Cotton is another more earth-friendly choice in

cotton clothing. Recycled cotton is cotton fabric which has been made from recovered cotton that would otherwise be cast off during the spinning, weaving or cutting process. A trade name for recycled cotton is Eco Fibre; there are no harsh chemicals used in the processing of this fabric. The clothing business is big business, and there is big resistance to change from chemically-dependent processes to organic processes of clothing manufacture. The bottom line is demand. Manufacturers will do what the consumer dictates, and so the change to environmentally responsible, organic cotton clothing begins with you the consumer.
All Sckoon Products, baby clothing, pads and accessories are made of 100% Egyptian, 100% Demeter Certified Organic Cotton; the rarest and the most luxurious fibers in the world. Our products are; • No Chemicals - Sckoon products are made of certified organic cotton; picked by hand and spun without the use of any chemicals. It is safe and irritant-free for your baby's most sensitive and tender skin. 100% Egyptian cotton - world famous extra long fibers that bring exceptional softness and strength. The more you wash, the softer it gets; your baby will love the comfort. Easy Care - Just throw it in your washing machine! 100% Egyptian Organic Cotton requires no special care, except avoiding high temperature when washed & dried.

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Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic® Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production and Processing Standards, as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries; without a gap, through every step, from agricultural production to processing and final product packaging. Yet,

the holistic Demeter requirements exceed government mandated regulations. Not only do they exclude the use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical plant protection agents in agricultural crop production, or artificial additives during processing, but also require very specific measures to strengthen the life processes in soil. Demeter farmers and processors actively contribute toward the shaping of a future worth living for. Why Organic?

-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) cotton now accounts for 75% of the conventional crop grown in the U.S. -Conventionally grown cotton ranks #3 in crops with the heaviest pesticide use in the world. -5 of the top 9 pesticides used on cotton are cancer-causing chemicals. Why Biodynamic? Biodynamic farming is a type of organic agriculture. Both methods seek to sustain ecosystems, but biodynamic farmers adhere to unique philosophical principles, as well as to guidelines more stringent than those required by the USDA for organic certification. In the 1940s, influenced by a movement already under way in Europe, publisher J. I. Rodale popularized—and named—"organic" agriculture in the United States. Today, it places primary importance on soil health, eschewing synthetic chemicals, which pollute the environment and deplete nutrients and microorganisms in the soil. It is characterized by the use of natural soil amendments, manual/ mechanical weed control, nontoxic pest management, and sustainable animal husbandry. Biodynamic agriculture meets organic standards but predates the organic movement by about 20 years. Organic cotton fabric is mainly used for organic cotton clothing like organic cotton baby clothing and organic cotton t-shirts. Keep chemicals away and use organic cotton sheets, organic cotton bedding, organic cotton blankets, organic cotton underwear and organic cotton towels.

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