THE FUTURE OF ORGANIC COLORED COTTON

摘要

Organic fibers are produced without chemical fertilizer, pesticides and genetically modified seeds (GMO). They require more time, labor and cost as they need special care than conventional fibers. Organic fibers alone are not safe, as added finishes can have toxic-effects. Therefore, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) includes environmental-ecological, social and economic aspects of the production such as: prevention of pollution, contribution to prevention of global warming, decrease of waste and recycling. The economic impacts include the cost value of the organic fiber production and selling. On the social level, the future of the production of organic fibers in the world depends on textile, agriculture and environment-ecology. As people are becoming more conscious about their health and environment by wearing organic textile products, especially cotton, they are willing to spend more to wear these organic textiles. This research paper will look into the organic colored cotton and its future.