Textile Exchange

There are a growing number of designers and companies integrating organic and eco-sustainable standards into their collections. This is good news for the organic textile movement. However, using organic cotton does not always mean that the finished product is organic. The dyeing of fabrics, silk screening of designs with plastisol and discharge inks, and the use of synthetic softening agents can introduce chemical applications that destroy the organic authenticity of the design.Fully organic cotton fiber is certified as an organic agricultural product, just like in the food industry. This certification insures that rigorous organic standards have been strictly followed throughout the growing process. The â??International Federation Of Agricultural Movementâ?? (IFOAM) appoints certification agencies worldwide and operates under the guidelines set forth by â??Global Organic Textile Standardâ?? (GOTS).