Organic cotton is different from conventional cotton because unlike the latter, it is grown without harmful chemicals, leaving the soil, air and water free from contaminates that cause harm. It also produces around 46% less CO2 and uses less water to grow. Organic cotton is greatly beneficial for people with allergies or specific chemical sensitivity because there are no chemical retentions from organic cotton clothing. Even if you are not suffering from allergies, organic cotton sure feels great on the skin.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognised as the world's leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres. It defines high-level environmental criteria along the entire organic textiles supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria as well.