OEcotextiles

Indulgent yet responsible fabrics

Pesticide residues in cotton fibers

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

We’re often asked if there are traces of pesticides in conventionally grown natural fibers – because people make the assumption that if pesticides are used on the plants, then there must be residuals in the fibers.  And because the chemicals used on conventional cotton crops are among the most toxic known, such as aldicarb ( …

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