We are dedicated to producing the softest, most socially responsible, most unique organic t-shirts, so that you can wear comfortable and fashionable clothing that embodies who are you and helps you contribute to a more socially responsible earth. Please check out our guys organic t-shirts and also our womens organic t-shirts.
Why people are buying organic cotton t-shirts?
Below are a couple excerpts from notable sources of the benefits of organic cotton.
Organic cotton is the version of its conventional counterpart grown without pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or any other chemicals, and that makes it hugely different, especially considering that cotton (organic or otherwise) provides about half of all the world's fiber needs. Conventional cotton is one of the most chemically-dependent crops, sucking up 10% of all agricultural chemicals and 25% of insecticides on 3% of our arable land; that's more than any other crop per unit. That adds up to 1/3 of a pound of chemicals to produce enough cotton for a t-shirt, and 3/4 of a pound for a pair of jeans. And that's just not bad for the planet; 20,000 deaths occur each year from pesticide poisoning in developing countries, many of these from cotton farming, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read the full article on Treehugger and the great discussion that follows in the comments.####
Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy - USDA reported that in 1997, half of U.S. farm production came from only 2% of farms. Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers an alternative market where sellers can command fair prices for crops.
Organic farmers work in harmony with nature. - Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows, wetlands, and other natural areas.Excerpt from Organic Trade Association - "10 Good Reasons to go Organic"
What is 302designs' part in the organic movement?
We're fully behind the movement towards a more eco-friendly world. Time's are changing and personal and professional views are changing along with it. Read about what the people of 302 have to say.
We share, "why is creating organic t-shirts important to you?"
"I have very strong personal morals, so strong that they cannot help but become a part of who I amprofessionally as well. I want to be able to create a product that I'm proud of, something that I feel has meaning and purpose. By printing our t-shirts on organic cotton, we're able to also show the importance that we place on progress and growth. Throughout life, we have to grow and change in order to meet the challenges of time. This progress includes individuals, companies, and societies. I'm thrilled to be a part of it in as many ways as I can. "
David H Walker
Owner, 302designs
"Being born and raised in a third world country and having traveled around the world has given me an appreciation of nature. What you do in life should be a direct result of what you appreciate in it. The organic t-shirts we produce are a simple way of giving back to nature - people have hurt nature to an extent and I believe that, through the organic movement, we are (at least a little bit) making up for past wrongs. The organic t-shirts cultivate the everlasting spirit in 302 to share, give example, and support the same kind of progressive movements. It is a fulfilling and profound sentiment of mine to be able to give real meaning to someone's day by producing eco-friendly t-shirts. "
Abdon Nacif
Analyst, 302designs
We're making a move at 302designs towards an entire organic collection. Be on the lookout for the organic logo and the below image on products that are made from organic cotton. We're trying to be a part of the change we want to see in the world.
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