The textile industry is known to use massive quantities of chemicals. How do these toxic components affect the body, what are they exactly, how to protect your children and yourself ? Little overview of the whole fabric chain + testimony from organic brand designers.
- It keeps millions of pounds of chemicals out of the environment (chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetically engineered ingredients). Some of the substances mentioned above are not biodegradable, they remain in the nature as water purification stations can’t treat them.
- It creates healthier working conditions for all people involved in the production chain.
- It helps reducing global warming with far less CO2 released into the atmosphere.
- It promotes a bio-diversity that is crucial for the good health of our planet.
Thinking in terms of clothes is not enough, textiles are also a good part of our life under the form of sleeping environment, i.e. sheets, blankets and mattresses. Owner of Dutch organic bedding line YEAR, Eline Teng- Van den Borwhy comments : “I think it is important that parents use organic materials for their bedding. Did you know that little baby’s sleep for about 18 hours per day? So, most of the time they spend in bed. Their skin is still very sensitive and also their immune system is still not fully developed. That’s the most important reason why parents should choose natural, and more specific organic materials in the bedroom. Just imagine what it does to such a young body when it is in contact with pesticides and harmful chemicals for the 3 quarters of the day!”.
Florence Rolando
I founded Pirouette Blog in November 2008. Today I am a contributor, looking with delight how the blog is developing with Katie as the new boss!
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