Reducing your carbon footprint has a huge impact on the environment and we all have our part to play. If you are concerned about the impact your hobby is having on the planet but don’t want to give up quilting as a consequence, you’ll be happy to know there are organic cotton fabrics you can buy that have been manufactured especially for you.

What Is Organic Cotton Fabric?

Organic cotton fabric is a type of fabric that is made from cotton that has been grown without the use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, or other harmful chemicals. Instead, organic cotton is grown using natural farming practices, such as crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. This makes organic cotton more sustainable and eco-friendly than conventionally grown cotton.

What Are the Benefits of Organic Cotton Fabric?

Here are the top reasons why you should sew with organic cotton fabric:

Environmentally Friendly

Organic cotton fabric is environmentally friendly because it doesn’t use harmful chemicals or synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, which is great for the air, soil and water supply.

Well-Being

Organic cotton fabric is grown using sustainable and safe methods, which has less of an impact on the health of the farmers, the neighbouring communities and the wildlife.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

The production of organic cotton fabric has a lower carbon footprint than conventionally grown cotton, as it relies on natural farming practices that require less energy and use fewer fossil fuels.

Comfort

As no harmful chemicals are used, organic cotton fabric is softer, more breathable, and less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Durability

Organic cotton fabric is more durable and longer-lasting, as the absence of harsh chemicals means that the fibres are less likely to break down over time.

How Can You Tell if Fabric Is Organic?

Organic cotton fabric should be GOTS-certified. GOTS is the Global Organic Textile Standard and the GOTS certification ensures that textiles are produced using sustainable and environmentally friendly processes, from the harvesting of raw materials to the final product.

All of our organic cotton fabric is certified by GOTS.

Conclusion

If you are becoming more ecologically minded and want to reduce your carbon footprint, organic cotton fabric is the perfect choice of quilting fabric for you. It has numerous benefits for the environment, and the well-being of workers and animals, as well as being comfortable and durable. Always check the fabric is GOTS-certified, as the Global Organic Textile Standard is the only seal of approval you need to consider when buying organic cotton fabric.

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