4 Facts About Organic & Eco-Friendly Fabrics You May Not Know

Your clothes are your armour, an extension of your skin- which is why it shouldn’t work to fight you but to fight for you. Organic fabrics is a one stop shot in giving scratchy fabrics the boot and opening doors for you to feel completely one with what you wear. But what else is there to know about choosing organic fibers? 

1. It’s better for your skin!

2. There are various global standard for organic clothes and fabrics

Ever wondered how you’d be able to determine what’s actually sustainable while shopping? Some countries don’t have government regulations for what is considered organic. Thankfully, there are global standards that can inform our needs. Keep your eyes open for the following type of labels:

Clothes that have these tags are coronated with the strictest global standards for organ materials. You’re well taken care of this certified label claims that the fibres of these products are sent to labs where it’s verified that pesticides and genetically modified seeds were absent, and that no other hazardous chemicals were involved during production. So really, it isn’t just about how the fibers were planted, it’s also about how they were handled and styled as the final product!

 OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: 

If an item has a STANDARD 100 label, you can be certain that every component of the item, for example, every thread, button, and other accessories, has been tested for harmful substances, ensuring that it’s harmless for human health.

3. Organic cotton doesn’t just help the environment, it helps the farmers too

While it’s more widely known that organic products are better for the environment and less likely to be subjected to fast fashion, which has undoubtedly contributed to our growing environmental issues, one area that isn’t considered enough is that choosing organic cotton is also choosing to support farmers as well.

Should the use of organic cotton become more widespread, more farm owners and workers will be able to worry less about being exposed to chemical toxins in the air, and experience long term health conditions. According to the World Health Organization, 20,000 people in developing countries die each year due to pesticides, and there is also a  correlation to development issues in children in the family as well.

4. Organic doesn’t mean less durable

Afternoon play can often mean a torn jacket or a ripped pair of pants. But what if we told you that you could spend less time stressing over finding a clothing replacement by just checking the fabric type the first time around?

Clothes made from regular cotton are lower quality than organic cotton because they’ve been damaged by chemicals. Regular cotton has been exposed to chemicals that lower its quality. As a result, damage to the fabric is compounded every time it’s exposed to other chemicals such as laundry detergent. Organic cotton is often more durable and is something you can consider when shopping for sustainable fashion.

Molo, is a great option for an urban twist on whimsical designs for childrens’ clothes. Some of their items are made from organic cotton. More into bold urban designs? You’ll find a wide variety of designs, many of which Oeko-Tex certified. 

I Dig Denim is also a preferred option if you’re looking for comfortable jeans as well.

At Aux Pays Des Chouchous, we want to ensure that finding quality sustainable clothes for your kids becomes low barrier as possible. We've filtered out GOTs and OEKO TEX certified items on our page so you can find what you love.