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The Environmental Cost of Cotton
Cotton is one of the the most commonly used fibres in textiles today. Many people think of it as a sustainable and healthy choice, however, the production process of cotton is killing our planet and surrounding communities through the use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides (nine of the most commonly used pesticides are known to have cancer-causing agents), toxic dyes, heavy metals and intensive irrigation. In fact it is claimed to be one of the top polluters in the world.
We only use 100% GOTS certified organic cotton in our Turkish towels and here is why...