There are typically three types of eco-friendly clothing:• Organic cotton clothing
• Bamboo clothing
• Hemp clothingThe one most people are familiar with is organic clothing, or organic cotton. As a nation, we have grown up on cotton without understanding the damage traditional cotton can do to our environment. Traditional cotton takes a ton of water to sustain, using up precious resources. Cotton is also doused with pesticides and insecticides that leach into our earth and our waterways and damage beneficial wildlife such as bees, birds, deer and more. Buying organic or eco-friendly clothing or products is a decision that helps preserve the earth.Each product has its own benefits and some have a few drawbacks. Before you buy any eco-friendly clothing, be sure to know what you’re buying before you spend your hard earned money.Organic Cotton Clothing:
• Grown without pesticides and insecticides
• Great alternative to traditional cotton
• Feels, looks and acts like traditional cotton
• Cotton consumes a lot of water, so can deplete natural resources
• Be sure to check the company as some companies offer organic that is only a certain percent organic. Look for a 100% organic guaranteeBamboo Clothing:
• Is a sustainable resource
• Can be grown organically
• Can grow in almost any climate
• Feels silky smooth
• Wicks moisture and is anti-microbial
• Biodegrades more quickly than oil-based synthetics
• Check for organic growing procedures
• UV resistantHemp Clothing:
• Can be grown organically
• Fibers are stronger than cotton
• Offers UV protection
• Wicks moisture
• Anti-microbial
• Similar to linen
• Still illegal to grow in most of the USKnow you know the basics of a variety of eco-friendly products and clothing, you can make an informed decision as to which is best for you. I recommend trying all three.Fortunately there’s an eco-fashion trend in this country that is bringing about organic clothing with style. Products generally cost no more than typical clothing, in the Banana Republic, Abercrombie, Nordstrom price ranges. You can also find less expensive environmentally friendly clothing by starting with something as simple as an organic t-shirt or organic underwear or diapers. Eco organic clothing even comes in baby sizes and as baby’s skin is extremely sensitive, putting organic next to their skin is something they will thank you for.Consider organic an investment not only in yourself but also in the future of the health of our earth. You can make a difference to the health of our planet.