Most of us are not aware that what we wear is created on the earth. Cotton is grown in the field; the fibers are collected, cleaned of the outer cocoon, and then spun into yarn by various methods and prepared for fabric production. Made into the fabric, it is lightweight, breathable, easy to use and wear. For this reason, more than half of the clothing and home textiles sold worldwide are still made of cotton. This high consumption of cotton brings with it the uncontrolled agriculture in many countries, leading to the rapid destruction of water resources. Furthermore, the unconscious use of pesticides seriously endangers human health by compromising the naturalness of cotton and polluting the environment.

There is a variety of sustainable cotton available. Still, if you want to ensure that what you are buying is truly sustainably grown, certified organic cotton is the best choice. Certified organic cotton, where all production steps are approved according to certain standards, is the only system that removes highly toxic substances from the environment and instead works holistically for the long-term benefit of people and the planet.

The main benefits of organic cotton farming are:

• Combats climate change – natural methods and no fossil fuel-based fertilizers are used, creating healthy soils that store carbon.
• Conserves precious water – harmful synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are banned, keeping rivers, lakes, and drinking water cleaner.
• Helps farmers feed their families – Other crops are always grown alongside cotton, helping to preserve topsoil. For cotton farmers, these crops mean a more stable, accessible, abundant, and diverse food supply and another source of income for farm families and communities.
• Puts farmers in control, not GMO companies – Genetically modified (GMO) seeds are banned in organic agriculture, so farmers do not depend on a handful of GMO companies. Instead, they store their seeds annually and work with the environment long-term, sustainable way.
• Eliminate dangerous synthetic pesticides – use natural methods such as crop rotation to control pests and diseases. Hazardous synthetic pesticides used in non-organic agriculture can damage ecosystems, poison waterways, and endanger workers who cannot always afford the safety equipment needed to protect themselves.

As Kırayteks, we care about the world we live in and support all environmentally friendly production ideas.

We offer our Organic Cotton series, which we produce in compliance with all the basic philosophies of organic farming and harmony with nature, and which have the organic cotton certificate.