organic cotton

What is Organic Cotton? Organic Certification Requirement is Described Simply

by

Sharing is caring!

Content Index hide
What is Organic Cotton?
Organic Certification Requirements:
Organic Resources & Affiliations:
The Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS):
Organic Trade Association:
Green America:
Production of Organic Cotton:
Related Posts:

What is Organic Cotton?

Organic cotton refers to cotton grown without synthetic agricultural chemicals, such as fertilizers or pesticides, from non-genetically modified plants. Additionally, its production promotes and enhances biodiversity and biological cycles. To be considered organic in the United States, cotton plantations must also meet the National Organic Program (NOP) requirements administered by the USDA. This institution determines what practices are permitted for organic farming, pest control, fertilizing, and crop handling. Globally, more than 50% of organic cotton is produced in 24 countries and 265, 517 bales were made in 2007 alone.

Figure 01: Cotton Fiber

Organic Certification Requirements:

Producing and selling organic products is required by law by compliance with the Organic Food Production Act of 1990, enacted by the state organic program (SOP). It specifies the procedures and regulations for producing and handling organic crops.

Organic Resources & Affiliations:

The Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS):

Organic Cotton Textiles are produced according to the GOTS standard. Organic Cotton Plus regards GOTS as a defining event in the history of organic cotton. GOTS-certified fabrics undergo an inspection at every stage, right up to the warehouse in South Carolina, where each step is certified. Organic Cotton Plus has achieved this certification as the only online fabric retailer.

The International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standards is comprised of four reputed member organizations, namely OTA (USA), IVN (Germany), Soil Association (UK), and JOCA (Japan), which contribute to the GOTS, along with other international stakeholder organizations and experts, each with their own expertise in organic farming and textile processing that is environmentally and socially responsible. “their vision is to make organic textiles a significant part of everyday life, improving the lives of people and the environment.

GOTS aims to develop, implement, verify, protect, and promote the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard stipulates ecological and labor conditions throughout the supply chain for textile and apparel manufacturing using organically produced raw materials. Unlike conventional farming, organic farming uses no toxic, persistent pesticides or fertilizers to maintain and replenish soil fertility. Moreover, organic production is based on animal husbandry and excludes genetic modification.”

Figure 02: Logo of GOTS

Organic Trade Association:

Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. Its mission is to promote and protect organic trade from benefiting farmers, the public, and the economy. OTA envisions organic products becoming part of everyday life, enhancing the health and well-being of people and the environment. The Organic Trade Association represents businesses across the organic supply chain, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they emerge. Sixty percent of the members of OTA are small businesses.

Figure 03: Logo of Organic Trade Association

Green America:

The organization’s mission is to harness the power of economic power- consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace- to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.”

Figure 04: Logo of Green America

Green Business Certification is awarded to businesses that are:

  1. Utilizing their business as a tool for positive social change;
  2. Socially and environmentally sustainable business practices; Operating a “values-driven” enterprise;
  3. Responsible in the way they source, manufacture, market, and run their operations;
  4. Being socially responsible and committed to making a positive impact on the environment, customers, workers, and communities;
  5. Achieving radical transparency in all aspects of their business and continually improving their work.

Production of Organic Cotton:

Several countries successfully grow organic cotton, with Turkey, India, and China being the most prominent producers (as of 2007). There are at least eight countries in Africa where organic cotton is produced. The earliest producer was the SEKEM organization in Egypt; the farmers involved later convinced the Egyptian government to convert 4,00,000 hectares of conventional cotton production to integrated methods, resulting in 90% less synthetic pesticides and a 30% higher yield in Egypt.

Sharing is caring!

Related Posts:

109 thoughts on “What is Organic Cotton? Organic Certification Requirement is Described Simply”

    • Thank you……Please share my article in your social media and with your friend……That will be helpful for me…..

      Reply
  2. Pingback: An Overview of Organic Cotton Cultivation on a Step by Step Easy way - Textile Trainer
  3. Pingback: Best 15 Differences Between Organic Cotton Vs Cotton - Textile Trainer
  4. Pingback: Why Organic Cotton?Most 5 Reasons Organic Cotton is a Sustainable Choice - Textile Trainer

    • woh….that’s good…..I am so happy to know, you link my post on your site……stay with me……May you send your site link please?????

      Reply

  14. You’re so awesome! I don’t believe I have read a single thing like that before. So great to find someone with some original thoughts on this topic. Really.. thank you for starting this up. This website is something that is needed on the internet, someone with a little originality!

    Reply

    • Thank you….Please stay with me and support me by sharing my article with your friend and social media..

      Reply

  15. This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your magnificent post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!

    Reply

  19. I’m often to blogging and i really appreciate your content. The article has actually peaks my interest. I’m going to bookmark your web site and maintain checking for brand spanking new information.

    Reply

    • thanks for your comments…but if you write in English, it is easy to me understand what you like to say…

      Reply

  28. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the longer term and it’s time to be happy. I have learn this put up and if I could I want to recommend you few attention-grabbing things or tips. Maybe you could write subsequent articles relating to this article. I desire to read more things about it!

    Reply

  29. Virtually all of the things you assert is supprisingly accurate and that makes me ponder why I hadn’t looked at this with this light before. This article really did switch the light on for me as far as this particular subject goes. However there is just one point I am not really too comfortable with and whilst I make an effort to reconcile that with the actual main idea of the issue, let me observe just what the rest of the subscribers have to say.Very well done.

    Reply

  30. It is the best time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or suggestions. Maybe you can write next articles referring to this article. I desire to read even more things about it!

    Reply

  32. Hey there! This post could not be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this post to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  33. I do agree with all the ideas you’ve presented in your post. They’re really convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are very short for novices. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

    Reply

  34. Great beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a blog website? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear concept

    Reply

  36. Hey there! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to look it over. I’m definitely loving the information. I’m bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Fantastic blog and amazing style and design.

    Reply

  39. Greetings from Los angeles! I’m bored at work so I decided to browse your blog on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, good site!

    Reply

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.