Organic Cotton Cloth

I've been trying to be earth friendly....organic cotton and bamboo cloth are suppose to be earth friendly...but what about the carbon footprint I am creating by having these items shipped to me? Neither one is considered to be "local" products in my area. What's you thoughts?

i think you just have to be practical about it, way the negatives and positives for everything you buy and determine if its a necessity or a luxury that you can live without

2008-03-30 17:30:12 by d2matheson

www.howdini.com How to shop for organic clothing - Organic clothes lines Looking for a way to be greener and live with less exposure to chemicals ...

I'd like to dye some organic woven cotton fabric to achieve shades of seafoam green and pastel green (aka baby blanket mint green) ,.

Any clue on how to achieve this? I was cleaning out my copper wand with a white cotton cloth and it turned blue-green. So it's gotta be possible.

No chemicals please: unfortunately I'm deathly allergic to that. =(

Thanks for your input with links if possible.

um -- you can't possibly do this without chemicals! Copper is a chemical, and you need to oxidize it to make the copper turn a green, so you can't avoid it. The whole world is made of chemicals.. even you are .. so I don't understand a remark like "I'm deathly allergic" to chemicals. That's just oxymoronic.

But look here how to get the cupric liquid for the dye: http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/2008 /06/02/wool-dyeing-copper-penny-blue/ but these directions are for wool. Wool is a protein fibre, while cotton is plant material. It is possible to use it on cotton and linen, but it requires the use of more chemicals. See http://www.geocities.com/anne_liese_w/Dy eing/dyemordants.htm (part way down the page), but you can't make it from plain copper. You can try the ammonia-copper mixture and see if it works on cotton. Try a small piece of fabric first to see what result you get.

2009-07-31 10:26:44 by .

Unit of Sale: Yard
Weight: lightweight Hand: Soft
Content: 100% organic cotton Width: 58''

I would so much appreciate help of experts moms on what are some of the best (value/cost wise) Organic cloth diaper choices! As a complete profane in this (I never used them before but Seventh Generation that we are using now are VERY pricy!), I need help in :
1. Best brands suggestion? Reasonable price? I found from 9.99 to 26 dollars ( I have been looking at ecomall http://www.ecomall.com/biz/baby.htm) they have Hundreds of choices!
2. Number of diapers to start with
3. Number of doublers (also only Organic please) - are bamboo better than cotton or hemp/cotton?
4. Number of Organic wool covers - do I need one or two or more? IS wool the only natural choice of natural cover? what is the realistical price to pay ? So far I found they are from 27 to 40 dollars?
5. Are one size better than fixed size?
Thank you so very much!!!!!

1. I like the Organic BumGenius on cottonbabies.com. They run for about 20 dollars.
2. I would say 24-36
3. I use two doublers per cloth diaper. I have heard great things about hemp. I use cotton, but it's pretty excellent for me.
4. With BumGenius 3.0 one size diapers, covers are not needed at all. I would say 30 dollars is average for woll covers.
5. For me, one size are great. They fit my daughter from 7 pounds , and will until 35 pounds. But as a newborn, they were a bit too big.

2009-08-23 14:21:43 by Student

Price: $16.00

Works with Prince Lionheart Warmies wipes warmer
Made in the USA
Reusable wipe keeps waste out of landfills everywhere

I'm looking for all-natural cotton cloth to make a skirt, does anybody know somewhere online I could get some?

I searched "all natural cotton fabric" with Yahoo search and got $2.59 per yard as first entry, didnt look any further. dont know whats cheap.

2006-10-07 19:52:56 by angelsong_04

just want some personal opinions, we have some, i'm not sure what kind, someone gave them to us. My husband absolutely refuses to use them, he says they are disgusting but i really want to use them because i think they are much more eco-friendly and alot cheaper, we use organic cotton diapers but they are still disposable. So, what kind do you recommend?

I like the pocket style the best, the one size ones that fasten with snaps rather than velcro.
My second fave is the sized all in ones that fasten with velcro rather than snaps!
After that I like the terry flat fold ups (the REAL old fashioned ones!)

I am not fussed on all in twos, or fitteds and haven't tried prefolds.

It is a matter of personal perspective- I know people who absolutely HATE my choices, and other ones who love the brand that if I was given a choice between that brand and disposables- I'd go disposable! Not all cloth diapers work on all babies- some are better for skinny kids, others for chubby ones. I'm lucky in that I have a 'text book baby' that ALL will work on!

Here's a website that will give a good general overview of the types, and it has a good lot of information on environmental, health, cleaning and other stuff!
http://www.jilliansdrawers.com/newtoclot h

2010-04-23 13:52:03 by Proud Mommy