The question
The same fibre, grown in a verified way
CO org.Natural · certified
How is organic cotton actually different from conventional?
QuestionCotton and fibres#1 BHR · Fibre laboratoryGinnery#2 Origin
Cotton grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, from non-GM seed.
BHR · Fibre laboratoryGinnery#3 How it is made
The field and every processing step are checked by an independent certification body.
BHR · Fibre laboratoryGinnery#4 Why it is good
- Less chemical load in farming
- Traceable from field to product (GOTS)
- In demand with babywear and eco-conscious brands
BHR · Fibre laboratoryGinnery#5 Limitations
- Lower yields and a higher price
- The fibre itself is no different from conventional cotton
Best for: Babywear, organic and eco collections
BHR · Fibre laboratoryGinnery#6 At BHR
Held a GOTS 6.0 scope certificate for ginning, spinning and trading (Control Union, April 2023 – March 2024). Current certificates are listed on the Quality page.
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