About the fabrics
Organic materials:
ORGANIC COTTON:
Conventional, non-organic cotton uses lots of toxic chemicals and uses GMO seeds. This crop uses more insecticides than any other single major crop. It takes only 2.5% of the world's cultivated land, but uses 16% of all insecticides worldwide. It also uses 6.8% of the world's herbicides.
Certified organic cotton must:
My underwear is usually made of either organic cotton or a mix of organic cotton and hemp, bamboo rayon, or Lyocell.
Conventional, non-organic cotton uses lots of toxic chemicals and uses GMO seeds. This crop uses more insecticides than any other single major crop. It takes only 2.5% of the world's cultivated land, but uses 16% of all insecticides worldwide. It also uses 6.8% of the world's herbicides.
Certified organic cotton must:
- Be grown without toxic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and synthetic fertilizers.
- Use non genetically modified seeds
- Use natural fertilizers like compost and manure.
My underwear is usually made of either organic cotton or a mix of organic cotton and hemp, bamboo rayon, or Lyocell.
ECO-friendly materials:

LINEN:
Fabric known as linen is made from Linum usitatissimum, also known as flax, or linseed. Like hemp, it is a bast fiber. It is also used for its nutritional seeds and useful oil. Linen is a very strong, cool and absorbent fabric.
Although the linen I use is not certified organic, it is still considered environmentally friendly because:
Fabric known as linen is made from Linum usitatissimum, also known as flax, or linseed. Like hemp, it is a bast fiber. It is also used for its nutritional seeds and useful oil. Linen is a very strong, cool and absorbent fabric.
Although the linen I use is not certified organic, it is still considered environmentally friendly because:
- It is 100% biodegradable.
- It uses little or no pesticides and fertilizers to grow.
- It has multiple uses and all parts of the plant are used, therefore little or no waste is generated.
- Its durability increases the lifespan of the product.
Other Materials:
SPANDEX:
Spandex, (aka Lycra or elastane) is a synthetic material. Many fabrics I use do contain a small percentage of this for comfort and elasticity. The stretch is especially important in making underwear and clothing that moves with you, and hugs your body comfortably.
Spandex, (aka Lycra or elastane) is a synthetic material. Many fabrics I use do contain a small percentage of this for comfort and elasticity. The stretch is especially important in making underwear and clothing that moves with you, and hugs your body comfortably.
SOURCES:
http://www.ota.com/organic/environment/cotton_environment.html
http://www.organiccotton.org/oc/Cotton-general/Impact-of-cotton/Risk-of-cotton-farming.php
http://1st-ecofriendlyplanet.com/tag/environmental-benefits-of-hemp/
http://hempbasics.com/shop/hemp-information
http://greenopedia.com/article/why-hemp-so-important
http://www.telio.com/pdf/Organic.pdf
http://bastfibersllc.com/whatarebastfibers.html
https://www.tencel.com/general
http://www.ota.com/organic/environment/cotton_environment.html
http://www.organiccotton.org/oc/Cotton-general/Impact-of-cotton/Risk-of-cotton-farming.php
http://1st-ecofriendlyplanet.com/tag/environmental-benefits-of-hemp/
http://hempbasics.com/shop/hemp-information
http://greenopedia.com/article/why-hemp-so-important
http://www.telio.com/pdf/Organic.pdf
http://bastfibersllc.com/whatarebastfibers.html
https://www.tencel.com/general