Products
i-cotton
i-cotton gives businesses and consumers the opportunity to choose products that contribute to more sustainable farming. i-cotton yarns and fabrics incorporate 5% organic cotton and 95% sustainably farmed cotton, offering excellent quality and value.
organic cotton
Like organic food, organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers use only methods and materials allowed in organic production.
sustainably farmed cotton
For many farmers, the change from conventional to organic farming is too big to do right away. However, there is still much that they can do to reduce their use of chemicals and lower their impact on the environment. While they may still continue to use chemicals, they will use less, and use them as part of a strategic farm management system. They actually use many of the practices used in organic farming. Whether this is a step along the way to organic farming or an end to itself, sustainable farming goes a long way in contributing to a healthier planet.
5% matters – and so does 95%
While 5% may not seem like much, it can have a big impact. A number of companies that are consuming large volumes of cotton are choosing to blend 5% organic as a way to support the growth of organic farming, while meeting their own price and supply needs. As more companies adopt this model, and as consumers show their support, the total volume of organic cotton will go a long way to providing farmers with the stability and momentum to convert more acres to organic, and keep the industry growing at a sustainable rate.
i-cotton takes it even further, by supporting sustainable farming with the remaining 95% of the blend, while maintaining competitive prices. Businesses and consumers can now have even more of a positive impact
