100% USDA Certified Organic Cotton. The purest take on natural organic comfort. It is simple, affordable and comfortable, making it one of the most popular mattress ingredients offered. Some Benefits of Organic Cotton are:
- Pesticide Free
- More Durable than Conventional Cotton
- Breathable and More absorbent than Conventional Cotton
- No harmful chemicals are involved in its production
- Hypoallergenic
Cotton is a natural, renewable, biodegradable and sustainable fiber. Cotton breathes, so it stays cool. It is also a great conductor of heat. In other words, it draws heat away from your skin to keep you cool. Cotton is hypoallergenic, Cotton absorbs moisture easily and can take up to one fifth of its weight in water before it actually feels damp. Cotton is never itchy and its an outstanding insulator which allows it to provide warmth in the summer & heat in the winter. The Futon Shop uses Organic Cotton from Goetz and Sons
The Organic Cotton used in mattresses from The Futon Shop comes from farms in New Mexico and Texas. It is the largest organic cotton cooperative in America with 10,000 acres and grows all of the cotton used in Organic Essentials products. Unlike traditional cotton farmers, the cooperative does not use pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers and defoliants that are harmful to the environment. Organic Essentials mission is to expand organic agriculture by building the world's leading brand of certified organic cotton personal care products. Organic Cotton You Can Trust!
It may cost less to manufacture and buy conventional cotton, but it's better for the land, the farm workers and your well-being to choose organic whenever possible. Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides or fertilizers. Methods such as beneficial insect releases, strip cutting of alfalfa and new weeding machinery help reduce the environmental impact of cotton crops. Third-party organizations certify that organic cotton farms use only these approved methods and do not spray toxic chemicals on their crops. About 25 percent of the worlds insecticide use and more than 10 percent of the worlds pesticide goes to cotton crops. Some of these chemicals are considered to be the most toxic chemicals in the world. The health risks of pesticide exposure include birth defects, reproductive disorders and weaker immune systems. With so many products made from cotton, we are all exposed to these chemicals at some point.
Our organic cotton is USDA certified. USDA regulates the term "organic" as it applies to agricultural products through its National Organic Program (NOP) regulation, 7 CFR Part 205. Raw natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, flax, etc., are agricultural products and are covered under the NOP crop/livestock production standards. Organic farming is a healthier, more sustainable way of producing vegetables and fibers. Organic methods focus on soil health, replenishing soil fertility, promote bio diversity, and protect our air, water, soils and wildlife from toxic chemicals. Organic farming is also a powerful tool in the fight against global warming. It reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and stores carbon in the soil, where it boosts soil fertility instead of releasing it to the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas. Organic farming just makes sense—for people and for the planet. Read about the Farm to Bedroom movement.
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