Organic Cotton Knit Fabric

Are Organic cotton fabrics & Bamboo fabrics from Atlantis Fabrics good?Has anyone bought these?They have organic cotton printed knits and woven fabrics, and all their prints are certified by GOTS/SKAL.

Any reviews would be helpful.

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2008-10-30 09:30:44 by AMIT B

www.cozypure.com - Many "organic" and "green" mattresses feature organic cotton with a blend of polyester derived from ...

I've googled for hours at a time and getting nowhere. I'm looking for either woven fabric by the yard in a pastel green aka mint green (aka "baby blanket" green) or any women's clothing already made in color mint green. (preferably tops but anything really at this point).

I'd also consider the shade known as dusty green aka seafoam green.
NO blue, please. (A lot of daltonians out there invariably wear brown and blue these past few decades on St Patrick's Day and try to pass it as green!) ;o)

Any help greatly appreciated. I've tried all the google links I could find. I know it's gotta be out there somewhere. Heck I might even consider knit by the yard, even though I'm looking for organic cotton which is woven and not jersey/knit. Thanks!
Just wanted to add: I'm VERY chemically sensitive, just in case anyone was about to suggest dyes or chemicals on the fabric. that's why it's ORGANIC cotton. Thank you :o)

Have you tried contacting the people at this site?
http://www.organiccottonplus.com/Fabrics .html
I would think they would most likely be able to help you with your search.
Good luck!

2009-07-25 04:26:03 by Serengeti

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

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: $14.99

Machine wash cold with like colors, mild detergent, gentle cycle
Crib sheet measures 28" x 52"
100% organic cotton interlock

I am in Canada and have only found American suppliers and the fees are outrageous. I am specifically looking for jersey knits, blended with cotton and maybe spandex. Also, if you know any other places to buy other natural fibres, like bamboo, or organic cotton I'd be interested in that as well.

http://www.discounthemp.com/

I don't know about the other's ,but I use skytexla

2007-06-29 18:41:07 by Wendi lu who

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.

Organic cotton isn't treated and cotton is not a soft material when woven, usually repeated washing will soften the cotton, vinegar can also soften it if you soak it in a strong solution for about 2 hours before you wash it. I've never tried and enzyme solution since I'm allergic to everything to do with laundry, and afraid that will cause hives too. Good luck.

2009-08-10 21:48:22 by Serengeti