Why choose organic cotton clothes?

  

There are a number of reasons to prefer cotton clothing over synthetic fabrics. Foremost among them is the ability of organic cotton to quickly absorb moisture and easily release it into the atmosphere. In summer we tend to sweat more (which is the body's cooling mechanism) and we need clothes that will wick moisture and ensure we stay comfortable.

What exactly is cotton clothing?

Cotton is a bush fiber with a protective sheath that surrounds the seed. Fiber is similar to cellulose. The cotton fiber is spun to create a thread or yarn from which to make a breathable and soft textile. Cotton clothes are not only soft but also durable and comfortable. Cotton is also easy to maintain.

Fabric made from organic cotton was in vogue even thousands of years ago. Currently, this type of fiber includes a wide range of garments such as shirts, sweaters, dresses, sleepwear, jackets and socks and much more.

Benefits of wearing cotton clothing

Cotton is recognized as the fabric of life. It is estimated that more than 25 million tons of cotton bales are produced each year.
There are a number of reasons for choosing cotton clothing. Here are some of them:

1. Moisture control
Organic cotton is absorbent, therefore ideal for controlling moisture released by the human body. Cotton absorbs moisture from your body, which helps eliminate moisture build-up between the clothes you wear and your skin. According to experts, organic cotton can absorb about a fifth of its weight before it is considered wet.
Hear this: The International Cotton Advisory Committee states that, in fact, cotton absorbs up to 27 times its own weight in water!

2. Comfort for every season
Cotton is a textile for all seasons because cotton clothing can withstand different types of temperature.
Cotton is a fabric that will not only keep you cool in the summer but also warm in the winter months. The secret to this duality lies in the way the cotton fabric is woven and its effect on the conditions it encounters while being worn. The fibers of the cotton fabric actually keep the fabric from extensive contact with the skin. This creates a barrier between the fabric and the skin in the same way that insulation in houses does. In the absence of direct contact of the fabric with the skin, the sun does not transfer its heat to the skin, but to the textile. It absorbs the heat, and the protective air barrier between the fabric and the skin isolates the direct contact with the body, keeping it cool. The same barrier helps keep you warm in the winter by trapping heat from the body and not allowing it to escape easily.

3. Organic cotton fabrics are hypoallergenic
Cotton clothes are hypoallergenic. Cotton textiles are known to cause no, or very rarely cause, allergic problems or reactions. In fact, most dermatologists recommend wearing this type of fabric to protect yourself from skin allergies. There is nothing in cotton to irritate the skin, which is why it is one of the common main ingredients in medical products such as gauze and bandages. In addition, baby clothes are usually made of cotton because it does not irritate sensitive skin.
Cotton fibers are the only natural fibers that do not cause allergic reactions and do not irritate human skin.
Cotton's hypoallergenic nature and moisture-retaining properties do not aggravate dry skin or cause allergic reactions, even for people prone to skin problems such as rashes or eczema.
Synthetic fibers like polyester or acrylic, on the other hand, can worsen dry skin by trapping sweat and robbing the skin of its natural and essential oils. Synthetic fabrics can cause rashes, skin allergies and body odor.
As a result, cotton may be the best choice for people suffering from asthma, allergies, or people with sensitive skin. Note that although cotton fibers have these wonderful properties, their quality is often compromised when harmful chemical dyes are added to them.

4. Durability of organic cotton fabrics
One of the best reasons why cotton is the fabric of choice for clothing is its durability. It has extremely high tensile strength compared to other clothing manufacturing fabrics. Another interesting part of the characteristic of cotton fabric is its ability to stretch while remaining soft and comfortable to wear. Unlike many other fabrics, cotton actually becomes 30% stronger when wet. This allows clothes made of cotton to withstand many more washes while retaining their shape and strength.
In conclusion, it would not be wrong to say that buying cotton clothes is a good clothing investment due to their inherent durability.

5. Organic cotton is non-toxic unlike other fabrics
Since it is a natural fiber, cotton is less toxic in compariswith synthetic fibers. Woven fibers that are synthetically prepared are treated with chemicals. Most of them can be absorbed through the skin. They damage not only the skin, but also the whole body.
Some of the most commonly used chemicals are:

• terephthalic acid – found in polyester;
• polyacrylonitrile – which is used in acrylic fibers;
• sulfuric acid – possibly carcinogenic;
• ammonia - which is found in silk;
• and petroleum – which is commonly used for nylon fabrics.

So why risk your health with synthetic fibers when you can be dressed in cotton fabrics to rely on healthier and less risky clothes?🍀