Biological cotton
Choosing organic cotton is important both for the environment and for individual well-being. Traditional cotton farming accounts for about 30% of the pesticides sold worldwide; these are highly harmful to our planet and can trigger allergies in those who wear cotton garments, given the residues present in the fibers. Organic cotton farming reduces climate-altering gas emissions by 46%, cuts water consumption for irrigation by 91%, and lowers primary energy use by 62%, not to mention a 26% reduction in algae “growth,” which typically occurs due to excessive nutrient enrichment in waterways and canals.
It is also good to underline that chemical products are not only used during the growing phase of the plant but also after the harvest, in the factories, where the cotton is turned into a fiber and whitened through the use of heavy metals. This is why classic cotton may cause allergies and irritations to the skin and to your health. On the other hand, Biological Cotton is hypoallergenic and controlled in each phase to guarantee comfort even for the most delicate skins.
The mechanic aspect is different as well, while the classic cotton is harvested through fast machines that ruins the material and the fibers too, Biological cotton on the other hand is hand picked, this allows to the fibers to be softer and durable in the time.
Maeko hopes that the future will allow us to use exclusively Sicilian Biological Cotton for his productions, thanks to the wonderful collaborations with a Sicilian agricultural company which cultivates Biological cotton on hectares in the town of Castelbuono in Contrada Sant’Elia (PA). The transformation through the shelling and ginning process take place in the town of Marina Tusa and they are G.O.T.S certified.
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