Organic Cotton Fiber

"Anybody know where can I find ORGANIC PANTS (cotton or/and hemp or/and linden or/and natural fiber) But in real NAVY COLOR...They have to be fully natural fiber because I do react to all synthetic fabric...include spandex in small quantity. it's for a Uniform so I can't change the color... Also, it could be great if the price is under 70 $ Canadian dollars. Been searching for all ever on the web ! Thanks to anyone for any help."

MEC carries quite a few organic cotton items (both their own brand and others, such as prana and blurr). here is one (its a women's version but also come in men's, called journeyman pants):

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detai l.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=253437430270 3331&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444262 4150

a lot of companies are using organic cotton now - patagonia, prana, blurr, etc. so check them out.

hope this helps.

2008-12-18 23:19:45 by Andro

A documentary film about organic cotton production in Benin, the health effect of pesticides used in conventional cotton, and the power of ...

From their website:

"We are committed to: Investing in natural and organic fibers and environmentally-friendly dyes"

"Indigenous uses only certified organic cotton, which is grown without any harmful pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or artificial fertilizers. "

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/section /company/philosophy
"In many cases, Indigenous utilizes the natural colors of organic cotton and fleece, eliminating the need for dyes to achieve complex color schemes within our fashion collections. Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."

I also read something about their artisans not being exposed to toxic dyes. Now please take a look at this very interesting fact, from Overstock.com:
http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock/Orga nic-Cotton-Cable-Sweater-Peru/3485901/pr oduct.html

And I quote, since I believe the following gem will not be viewable by residents outside of California:

"WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm."

WTF???? How's that for being two-faced?! It's actually worse than non-organic cotton! :-(

Ok here is proof that this is an Indigenous Design brand. Take a look at the color, Amethyst and the photo. It is the exact same from the ID website here:

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable

BUSTED, MAJOR TIME BUSTED!

This reminds me of all these so-called "natural and organic" shampoo & skin care companies that tout their products as "chemical-free" "organic and natural" "safe for chemically sensitive folks" and you turn the bottle around and it's got all these ingredients you can't pronounce and you search them and they're not only very toxic and carcinogenic, they're not natural at all (even though the company claims "vegatal" or "from coconuts") Well yeah after you add a crapload of synthetic carcinogens to the coconut you can still say that it comes from coconuts, you're just deceiving us by not disclosing the full truth!

IT'S TIME THAT INDIGENOUS DESIGNS AND OTHER MANUFACTURES OF SO CALLED ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING AND ORGANIC SKIN CARE OWN UP TO THEIR DECEPTIVE TACTICS! CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, ANYONE?

Chemically injured and chemically sensitive people (aka persons with MCS) need to have full disclosure here. Personally, I have lead poisoning and don't need the aggravation.

What do you think? Why is this legal??

Your question caught my interest since I'm about to purchase some Peruvian sweaters so this is really scary!!

Ok. I just had a chat with Overstock.com They claim the "manufacturer" told them it has lead. So I'm thinking maybe Indigenous Designs is not at fault here but maybe they are in the dark? Maybe someone ought to contact ID's Matt or Scott. The thing that's confusing is INDIGENOUS DESIGNS IS THE MANUFACTURER! Overstock did acknowledge that the label is the manufacturer. But I'm thinking maybe the Peruvian artisans are lying to I.D? And telling the truth to Overstock? Hmm...it's really weird. And deceptive to say the least.

I found one email for Indigenous Designs:

Matt@IndigenousDesigns.com (I guess the other guy's email would be Scott@IndigenousDesigns.com but Matt seems to be "the man in charge"...)

At any rate, I wouldn't want to buy from them if they don't know what's up! :o( Here is my chat with overstock.com:


Chat Information
Welcome to Overstock.com Live Chat, you will be joined with a chat representative as quickly as possible.
Chat InformationWelcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Alten.
you: HI
Alten: Thanks for visiting Overstock.com, this is Alten, how can I help you?
you: I have a question about Item#: 11555328
Alten: Hi there.
you: It says it contains Lead. May I ask how do you know this for sure?
Alten: I'll check on this information and help you.
Alten: Thanks for providing the catalog number.
you: Thanks You're welcome! :)
you: Also please let me know if it is indeed an "Indigenous Designs" brand?
Alten: Are you referring to the " Organic Cotton Cable Sweater (Peru) "?
you: Yes :)
Alten: Thank you.
you: There is a warning bottom of page.
you: and thank you :)
Alten: As per the information provided by the manufacturer, this item contains lead.
you: Do you know who the manufacturer is please?
you: is it Indigenous designs?
you: And do you know if the lead is in the dye, by any chance?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have a information related to the manufacturer.
you: Please take a look here at I.D. it's the exact same photo. http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable
Alten: This is a world stock item.
you: What is world stock please?
you: Is that the brand?
Alten: Worldstock items are sourced or imported from other countries in to the US.
you: Ok. Thanks Did you click the link I provided?
you: That designer/manufacturer imports them from Peru and has the exact same photo on their site (and description)
Alten: Yes, I did click on the link.
you: They claim on their website "Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."
you: So I'm confused.
you: On one hand the manufacturer claims to not use heavy metals, on the other hand your supplier claims there's heavy metal lead, right?
Alten: I understand your concern.
you: If I were to buy this and look at the label on the neck part, would it say world stock or Indigenous Designs, do you know?
Alten: However as per the information provided by vendor / manufacturer this item contains lead.
Alten: We cannot compare this description with other website.
you: Ok. Thanks. But do you know who the manufacturer is? May I please have that info?
you: ?
you: Hello? Are you still connected?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have information related to the manufacturer.
Alten: Since we are in the business of liquidation, our items move on and off our site so quickly, it leaves us little time to become familiar with all of the features and accessories of these products.
you: Hmm...
Alten: I'll be happy to help you. Do you have any further questions for me?
you: Ok.
you: Yes I do
you: Would you agree that is fair to say that the manufacturer and the brand name that appears on the label are one and the same?
Alten: Yes, it should be same.
you: Ok. Thanks. Would the label be still attached to the sweater were I to buy one?
you: Or do you guys remove labels?
you: And this should be my final question...
Alten: The item will include the original tags.


Hope this helps!

2009-08-15 00:26:16 by .

Price: $69.99 $50.60

100-Percent organic combed cotton
Attached Wrap Around Belt
2 Front Pocket

I bought organic cotton sheets and ugh! They are rough and scratchy, not soft at all. Same thing for organic cotton napkings, like sandpaper against my lips! :( I am very disappointed. I bought knits and a terry robe in organic cotton and they are the softest. But woven cotton is soooo unbearably rough and itchy against the skin. Does anyone know why that is?

Also can you please tell me how to get it to soften up? I have heard about enzyme wash but I don't know what that is or how to do it at home. Google was no help! :-/

Do you think if I buy digestive enzyme cellulase and put a few caps (how many??) in the wash it will 'eat up' the roughness, since cellulase digests fiber? Should I put any of my natural soap or just the cellulase?

PLEASE: Don't tell me fabric softener or dryer sheets, I have chemical allergies and can't use any of that commercial stuff and why I bought the organic cotton sheets in the 1st place, they were supposed to help me out. Thanks.

You've actually answered your own question. Woven cloth is not meant to provide "softness" compared to knits and terry "weaves". Linen weaves are meant to use minimal material, have less give and minimal stretch.

In terms of solving your dilemmna, the easiest thing to do is to use the sheets and napkins more often (i.e. break them in). Through use, the threads will get "ratty" and provide a softer feel. Between washes, regular use will "wear" the rough surfaces to smooth them out. Will never get to knit and terry softness, but it helps greatly. look at what stone-washing did for jeans - which focuses more on wearing than unraveling, but has components of both.

Good luck!

2009-08-10 20:22:59 by Serengeti

Price: $495.00 $495.00

How is is harvested, and what are some fiber qualities and characteristics? Just curious..

its the same as everything else. organic means that is was grown naturally. no pesticides, no herbicides, I think they dont even use artificial, chemical fertilizers, so they use things like remains of oil palm production (when they squeeze the oil out, they get leftovers). and the plant is not genetically modified. except they still use modern machinery, they irrigate and stuff like that.

organic means that is was grown in a natural way like all plants did for millions of years. quality is the same, except when you use pesticides and herbicides, then you kill all the bugs and other plants that might harm the plant, so that way you can get more yield. except using these chemicals pollutes ground water and later we drink it, so its not good. and there are theories that pesticides are harming the bees and we need bees to pollinate 80% of all plants, otherwise nothing would grow.

thats why organic is popular. it may cost more and at least you know you cant get poisoned with pesticides. its very toxic. and I've read few days ago how a research showed no increased nutritional value if you eat organic food. using pesticides will only give you more apples that bugs might eat it. more apples means more money.

2008-10-27 18:44:55 by Lauren W

examples are
wool, cotton, cooton poly blend, linen, polyester fleece, acrylic, soft bamboo fibres, organic cotton.

This is just a question form my questionaire for my disatation. : )

I would prefer organic wool, cotton and bamboo for everything, but it's not as easy to find as I'd like. Plus it's more expensive. *sigh*

2009-04-13 03:46:52 by Leah