Both main producers are India and China. Good On You estimates roughly 50% of the processing chemicals are escaping into the environment and employees manufacturing bamboo and other natural fibre synthetics (viscose, rayon) are exposed leaving some with neurological issues.
It’s not all-around better. It just doesn’t require soil disruptions on established plantations, use as much water, or require pesticides. Those are all great things but dumping neurotoxic chemicals that can effect reproductive systems into the environment and is occurring in areas where the people are already exploited for labour and incapable of fighting back isn’t something i love. If i was buying new fabric and didn’t have linen or recycled cotton as an option, I would personally opt for organic cotton. Tbh though I don’t really buy new fabric as there aren’t many ethical choices available in my price range. 2nd hand is always better in that regard
Both main producers are India and China. Good On You estimates roughly 50% of the processing chemicals are escaping into the environment and employees manufacturing bamboo and other natural fibre synthetics (viscose, rayon) are exposed leaving some with neurological issues.
It’s not all-around better. It just doesn’t require soil disruptions on established plantations, use as much water, or require pesticides. Those are all great things but dumping neurotoxic chemicals that can effect reproductive systems into the environment and is occurring in areas where the people are already exploited for labour and incapable of fighting back isn’t something i love. If i was buying new fabric and didn’t have linen or recycled cotton as an option, I would personally opt for organic cotton. Tbh though I don’t really buy new fabric as there aren’t many ethical choices available in my price range. 2nd hand is always better in that regard