Some Facts about Organic Clothing

We’ve written a few pieces now about organic clothing fabrics and ethical clothing but here’s some interesting facts these are US figures as most research seems to be going on there.

It takes about a third a pound of pesticides to produce one cotton T-shirt.

About 180 to 300 pounds of chemical fertilizer is used on one acre of cotton.

Approx 90% of the fertilizer washes off, ending up in water supplies and habitat.

It’s predicted that with celebrities endorsing hybrid cars, vegetarian diets and launching their own eco-friendly clothing lines, it’s only a matter of time before the Hollywood trend caught on with fashion.

The big names are quick to join in for whatever reason Stella McCartney is including organic fabrics in her collections and U2's Bono launched his socially conscious clothing line, Edun, in 2005 in an attempt to increase trade and create sustainable employment in countries like Africa.

If you’ve found these facts interesting then check out the organic clothing we have on site Organic Clothing on Sturban Clothing or further reading Organic & Sustainable Fabrics