- Cotton uses approximately 25% of the world's insecticides
and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants.). (Allan Woodburn)
- Approximately 10% of all pesticides sold for use in U. S. agriculture were applied to cotton
in 1997, the most recent year for which such data is publicly available. (ACPA)
- Fifty-five
million pounds of pesticides were sprayed on the 12.8 million acres of conventional cotton grown in the U.S. in 2003 (4.3
pounds/ acre), ranking cotton third behind corn and soybeans in total amount of pesticides sprayed. (USDA)
- Over 2.03 billion pounds of synthetic fertilizers were applied to conventional cotton in 2000
(142 pounds/acre), making cotton the fourth most heavily fertilized crop behind corn, winter wheat, and soybeans. (USDA)
- The Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton in
2000 in the United States as "possible," "likely," "probable," or "known" human carcinogens
(acephate, dichloropropene, diuron, fluometuron, pendimethalin, tribufos, and trifluralin). (EPA)
- In 1999, a work crew re-entered a cotton field about five hours after it was treated
with tribufos and sodium chlorate (re-entry should have been prohibited for 24 hours). Seven
workers subsequently sought medical treatment and five have had ongoing health problems. (California DPR)
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| "Green linens are fibers NOT chemically treated" Why
Organic cotton ?Organic cotton
facts Organic
cotton is grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Cotton to be certified
organic, crops must be grown on land free of prohibited substances for at least three years prior to harvest. In addition,
federal regulations prohibit the use of genetically engineered seed for organic farming.Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility,
reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture. Organic cotton
farming helps to build strong soil through crop rotation, compost and tillage, retains water more efficiently because of increased
organic matter in the soil. Organic practices help protect ground water and respect the balance of microorganisms in the soil. Organically grown crops use 50% less fossil energy
fuels than conventional crops. Organic agriculture minimizes children’s exposure to toxic and persistent pesticides in the soil
in which they play, the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the foods they eat.
Organic agriculture protects
the health and health consequences, from asthma to cancer of people and the planet by reducing the overall exposure to toxic
chemicals from synthetic pesticides . Why Bamboo?
Bamboo fiber facts
Eco-friendly *Bamboo, weed family, is a natural cellulose fiber that is grown without any pesticides
or chemicals. Bamboo tree does not require any special treatment to grow. Bamboo can grow as much as 3 ft overnight.
You can literally hear it grow. It is the fastest growing plant on earth which makes bamboo the
most renewable resource. Anti-bacterial & Hypoallergenic * Bamboo fiber is natural microbial.,
mold & mildew resistant. Statistics has shown that linens manufactured out of 100% bamboo yarn kill over 90% of bacteria
within an hour. After 50 wash, bamboo still has the capability to kill over 80% of bacteria. This unique property makes
bamboo linens an ideal source for people suffering from allergies, asthma & skin irritations. Breathable & Absorbent* Bamboo yarn is one of
the most breathable fibers ever found. Micro-gaps or micro-holes found in bamboo tree allows the fiber its unique ability
of moisture absorption, wicking & ventilation. Bamboo fiber can soak up 4 times more moisture than cotton & vent faster
which means it dries quickly. For this great benefit bamboo sheets will become your body heat regulator.....Keeping you cool
when warm & warm when cold, making bamboo sheets the 1st menopausal sheet. Other benefits: Silky soft * similar to touch of finest cashmere UV reflective * bamboo is the only ultra violet rays
reflective fiber Odor free
* anti-bacterial property makes bamboo fiber odor resistant Ancient medicine * bamboo leaves has been used as cancer preventive
remedy for centuries by Chinese & Indies Why
Oeko-Tex label? Oeko-Tex certified means that all of the highest manufacturing standards in not using harmful chemical
substances to humans health were met. For many consumers in target markets such as Europe or Japan,
evidence that textile products are harmless to health is becoming an increasingly important factor when making a purchase
decision. Thanks to the prevalenceand awareness level of the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, the Oeko-Tex® label is now taking on a status similar
to that of a brand name and is actively requested by consumers |
