As many people are trying to go back to living naturally, by eating food that is organically grown (grown without the use of man-made chemicals), some suggest going a step further and wearing clothing made only from organic materials. A step into natural living that not only focuses on what we put on our bodies, but also looks at what we put on our bodies, namely the fabric of our clothing that touches the largest organ in our bodies, our skin.
There are clothing manufacturers today that produce clothing now that is produced from organically grown material. Materials such as organically grown cotton, wool and hemp are some of the materials from which organic clothing is made. Bamboo clothing is even an option for those looking for organic clothing.
Organic clothing is an option for those who are trying to live a natural and healthy lifestyle, as well as those who are concerned about the well-being of our planet. By wearing organic clothing, people can prevent a host of man-made chemicals from coming into contact with their epidermis, including formaldehyde, bromines, urea resins, and halogens, to name a few. Organic clothing is free of these chemicals, so your skin is only in contact with the natural material from which your clothing was made. Some of the chemicals found in clothing that is not made from organic material can cause an allergic reaction in those who wear it. Also, when considering what babies or young children wear next to their skin, chemicals are absorbed by osmosis; there is always the possibility that a child who has a wet diaper will provide enough moisture to allow some chemicals to be absorbed. With organic children’s clothing that risk can be minimized. Another example could be a t-shirt soaked in sweat, could it provide enough moisture for osmosis? That’s a question that may or may not be answered, but wearing organic cotton t-shirts can eliminate that risk.
In addition to preventing a large number of chemicals from coming into contact with our skin, some have claimed that organic clothing is more durable and lasts longer than clothing made from non-organic material. This is an attractive feature of organic clothing; For example, sometimes people have a favorite piece of clothing, they like the way it looks, the way it is worn, the way it fits, but then it wears out and is no more, an organic piece of clothing they liked may stay with them longer. Plus, clothing that doesn’t wear out quickly is more friendly to our planet, since it doesn’t end up in a landfill as quickly. One could also think about the benefits of heirloom organic clothing that is longer lasting, often baby clothes are passed down through the generations, and there might be the possibility of passing down organic toddler clothing to future generations. One of the durable organic materials that organic clothing is made from is hemp, which for centuries has been used and known as a strong, strong material that has been used to make rope, paper, and clothing.