Organic Cotton
Almost one-half of the agricultural herbicides and pesticides used on U.S. crops are applied to industrial cotton, which is why we use only organic cotton in our products. Organic cotton has the same fiber strength, length, and other properties as conventional cotton, but without all the harmful chemicals.
Organic agriculture utilizes alternatives to conventional chemicals to control pests and disease. Some examples include inter-cropping and companion planting, where beneficial crops are grown next to each others. The quality of one plant provides nutrients, deters harmful; insects or attracts beneficial insects to the others. Cover crops are grown to build topsoil and replenish nutrients. Rather than destroying farmland as mono-cropping techniques (growing one crop over a large area), organic farming actually improves the overall quality of the land.
According to the Sustainable Crop Project, it takes one-third of a pound of pesticides to produce one non-organic cotton t-shirt. You do have a choice - buy organic!
Organic cotton fabrics we use in your Tinctoria clothing:
Organic Cotton (6 oz.)
This is a lightweight 1×1 baby rib jersey fabric that is 100% organic. It is milled and manufactured in the United States! This fabric feels great and is super soft and comfortable to wear. It even looks fabulous in its natural undyed form.
Hemp/Organic Cotton/Lycra (8 oz)
This stretch jersey fabric is a blend of 54% hemp, 43% organic cotton, and 3% lycra. We love this fabric and use it for many of our designs. It has enough weight to be suitable for winter weather and its breath-0ability makes it great for summer or physical activities, such as dance and yoga. Even better, because of its lycra content, this fabric holds its shape, does not get baggy or saggy, and leaves you feeling great in your clothes.
Soy Stretch French Terry (9.6 oz)
This stretch jersey fabric is a blend of 53% soy, 43% organic cotton, and 4% lycra. It feels so soft and provides for a great fitting flattering garment. It’s a great winter weight fabric and also holds its shape over time.