Organic cotton

Controlled cultivation according to organic standards

• The value chain is certified according to the highest social and ecological production standards.
• No pesticides, insecticides or GMOs are used, and it is biodegradable. Furthermore, up to 50% less water is consumed than for conventional cotton by utilizing monsoon rains.
• Gentle cultivation methods from seed to yarn, with respect for fair working conditions and the environment.

Organic cotton belongs to the family of environmentally friendly natural fibers. Those who opt for organic cotton are supporting farmers who do not use synthetic and chemical fertilizers on their cultivated land for at least three years and rely on the power of nature in the form of certain insect species instead of harmful pesticides.

In addition, a certain crop rotation must be observed. In practice, this means that organic cotton may only be grown on the same field every three years to prevent monoculture and avoid the resulting loss of nutrients. In addition to higher-quality organic cotton, this also has the advantage that farmers are not solely dependent on a single raw material, but can grow other organic products in between, which secure their own food supply and can also be sold. Genetically modified seeds and chemical-synthetic pesticides are not permitted in organic farming; independent control bodies check this.

Not everything labeled "organic" actually contains certified organic cotton. Terms like "green cotton" or "made from untreated cotton" don't mean much on their own. Certificates from independent bodies are more reliable: GOTS verifies organic fibers and sets requirements for the entire processing chain, OCS confirms the organic content, and Fairtrade Cotton certifies fair trade in cotton. GREEN SHIRTS is GOTS-licensed. You can find out which certificates apply to a specific item on the respective product page.