Organic cotton is generally defined as cotton that is grown organically in subtropical countries such as India, Turkey, China, and parts of the USA from non-genetically modified plants, and without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides. Its production is supposed to promote and enhance biodiversity and biological cycles. In the United States, cotton plantations must also meet the requirements enforced by the National Organic Program (NOP) from the USDA in order to be considered organic. This institution determines the allowed practices for pest control, growing, fertilizing, and handling of organic crops.
Organic cotton production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals. Innovation and science to benefit our shared environment and promote a good quality of life.
You can rest assured that organic bedding is machine washable, so you don’t have to put a huge amount of extra effort when cleaning it.
We recommend using a natural, plant-based laundry detergent and ideally washing at 30-40ºC. Although less environmentally friendly, if you need to wash your sheets at 60ºC, then that is fine too.