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| What
is Eco-Friendly Fabric and Clothing? |
| There's
no doubt about it, green is the "in" color these days. But with so many
claims circulating the marketplace, how does one know that he is really
purchasing eco-friendly fabric or clothing? The answer lays in quality
assurance companies such asgreensafemark.com
or eco-tex. These
third-party quality assurance companies ensure that a fabric with an
eco-friendly claim truly follows eco-friendly practices. So what is
eco-friendly fabric and clothing?
Eco-friendly fabric is tested for chemical residue by eco-labeling
companies. In order to keep the fabric free of chemicals, organic
clothing companies follow certain guidelines in order to manufacture
their textiles. It is a process that cares for the environment and
values human dignity. This process begins with the farming practices of
those who grow the plant fiber, and rigorously follows fair practices
all the way through to the people who sew that fabric into clothing.
Organic fabric companies prepare their soil through historic farming
practices such as crop rotation and organic fertilizers. They control
weeds through insects and trap crops, rather than pesticides. They wait
for a natural harvest caused by freezing temperatures or water
management, rather than forcing a harvest with chemicals. They use
natural corn starch to stabilize warp fibers. If the fibers need to be
whitened, they use peroxide instead of chlorine. For finishing, the
material is soft scoured in warm water and soda ash. Dyeing is done
with natural materials rather than harsh chemicals. They ensure that
our waterways stay clean by refraining from the use of heavy metals for
their printing processes. They have strict criteria for how their
fabric is assembled. Sweat shops are not used. Human life is valued not
only by those who make eco-friendly fabric and clothing, but also by
all of the consumers who pay for the clothing. While the initial cost
of organic material is more expensive, the lifelong investment is
priceless. This is why organic consumers are willing to pay more for
that peace of mind.
With so many companies claiming to be organic, it is difficult to know
whether or not a claim is backed by true eco-friendly practices. You
can know that a fabric you buy is eco-friendly by looking for an
eco-label such as Greensafe Mark, Ecoproof, or NATURTEXTIL just to name
a few. Be cautious of those who claim their fabric is eco-friendly, but
won't submit to a third party for quality assurance. An eco-label is
the only way that you can know without a doubt that the fabric or
clothing that you buy was manufactured using eco-friendly practices.
Eco-friendly material is more expensive, and those who buy the products
are willing to pay the initial outlay because they know that the
long-term benefits are worth it. However, there are those who may take
shortcuts in order to make more of a profit. This is why the eco-label
is so important. When you see an eco-label, you know that the product
you are buying was produced without taking advantage of those who would
work for mere pennies a day in a sweat shop. You also know that the
environment was not harmed to produce the fabric you wear. Knowing that
makes an eco-label worth its weight in gold. |
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