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WHY
ORGANIC &
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Are organic baby
clothes really better than traditional
baby clothes?
Yes. Traditional baby clothes are
commonly manufactured using heavy metals
and known carcinogens. Our certified
organic baby clothing must meet strict
guidelines before it is considered safe
enough for your little boy or girl. |
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How can I be sure your
baby clothes are certified organic?
We
have certificates of authenticity
available for all our organic products. |
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What is 'Organic'?
Organic
refers to the way agricultural
products - food and fiber - are grown and
processed. Organic clothes are made
from fibers grown in soil that is free of
pesticides or other toxic chemicals for
at least three years. Organic
farmers work with nature, using the tools
that nature provides, rather than trying
to dominate nature with man-made
pesticides and fertilizers. The
organic process uses crop rotation,
beneficial insects, compost and other safe
farming methods that preserve top soil,
protect forests and streams and save
energy. The absence of chemicals and
toxins is continued through the entire
production process of organic clothing. Of
all organic fibers, organic cotton is
one of the most popular. Cotton is
a very fragile crop and is susceptible to
damage by pests. Farmers in the
United States, Egypt, India and other
countries are courageously developing
alternative sources of the world's
favorite natural fiber. These
farmers grow organic cotton using methods
and material that have a low impact on
the environment. Organic production
systems replenish and maintain soil
fertility, reduce the use of toxic and
persistent pesticides and fertilizers,
and build biologically diverse
agriculture. Third-party
certification organizations verify that
organic producers use only method and
materials allowed in organic
production. The guiding worldwide
principles for organic agriculture are
defined by the International Federation
of Organic Agricultural Movements
(IFOAM). Eating food and wearing clothes
grown without unnecessary chemical is
both good for you and the
environment! |
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What is
'Conventional' Cotton?
In comparison, fibers used from
conventional commercially farmed cotton
have a long chain of chemically
intensive, unnatural processes.
Non-organic cotton is THE most heavily
pesticide-intensive crop grown in the
United States. To bring this delicate
plant to harvest, it is heavily sprayed -
8 to 10 times a season in extreme cases -
with pesticides so poisonous they
gradually render fields barren. In
2000, farmers in the US cotton growing
states applied over 2.03 BILLION POUNDS
of synthetic fertilizers and 84 MILLION
POUNDS of pesticides to their crops! Today's
pesticides are very effective,
however, to be as effective as they are
they are extraordinarily strong and long
lived. They pollute the ground for
years, draining it of natural nutrients,
forcing the use of more and more
dangerous fertilizers and eventually
making it unsuitable for farming
use. The pesticides eventually
leech into and pollute the groundwater,
making its way to our faucets and causing
everyone a myriad of health problems. *
It takes roughly one-third of a pound of
chemicals to grow enough cotton for just
one T-shirt. Most conventional
cotton is then subject to a bleaching
process which is even WORSE then the
pesticides! Then to create finished
good, fabrics are often colored with
toxic dyes and finished with
formaldehyde. Cotton grown in the
conventional way is compromised and
weakened by the chemicals used in
growing, processing and dying of the
cotton. All these things break the
fiber down and create a weaker, inferior
cotton garment. |
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What About Other
Fabrics?
ALL synthetic fabrics
(nylon, polyester, etc.) are manufactured
from petroleum derivatives. While
finished goods made with these products
are generally cheap, due to artificially
maintained low petroleum prices, the
actual cost to the environment of
acquiring, transporting, refining and
manufacturing these materials is seldom
taken into account by consumers.
The amount of water and energy resources
alone, if known, would turn off many
buyers. Factor in the pollution
these processes cause and most buyers
would truly be shocked. |
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What Is Organic
Wool?
The
difference between organic sheep and
conventional sheep is that certified
organic sheep do not receive chemical
treatments such as drenching or dipping
for parasites, fly dressings,
antibiotics, growth promotants, vaccines,
nor do they graze on pastures that have
been sprayed with herbicides, pesticides
or fertilizers. Organic sheep are
bred for resistance to parasites and are
fed outdoors all year round on special
pastures to build healthy immune
systems. Organic sheep must graze
only on certified organic farms and be
fed certified organic stock food.
Genetically engineered or modified feed
is prohibited. Organic wool yarn
has not been treated chemically
throughout the entire production, from
the farm to the end garment. The
wool is cleaned in a special approved
biodegradable cleansing agent before
being carded and spun at a Certified
Organic Mill. |
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Will Choosing
Organic Really Make a Difference?
Organic
fabric is the cloth of the
future! Organic fabric is not only
better for our bodies but better for our
environment. Organic cotton is a
buttery-soft, thicker fiber that gets
even softer with each washing.
Organic fabric is a better long-term
value that other fabrics, and it's an
investment in our children's
future! It makes a world of
difference in the health and comfort of
our babies, especially those with
allergies, asthma, or multiple chemical
sensitivities. Your baby can enjoy
the purest, softness, comfort and
strength of organic fabrics while
diminishing the harm to our environment
because what is toxic to you, is 15
times more toxic to a baby. As
parents it is our responsibility to
protect our baby from toxic elements in
their environment, at least until their
immune systems are well developed and
more able to protect them from bacteria
or other toxic elements. Many
people believe that we should not ingest
pesticides into our bodies, but haven't
figured out that we shouldn't put them on
our bodies either. And since we
know everything will go in his/her mouth,
why not give your baby an organic cotton
toy to suck or teethe on? By choosing
to wear and buy organic cotton baby
clothing and toys, we are spreading the
word through our family and to our
friends and helping to raise global
knowledge about the benefits of choosing
to go organic. Let's take back what
is rightfully ours and do our small part
to save our planet! |
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I don't have a PayPal
account. Can I still use PayPal to pay
with a credit card?
Yes.
Once you are ready to check out you will
be taken to PayPal where you will have
the option pay by credit card or if you
are a PayPal member, you can login to
your account. Remember we DO NOT accept
e-checks! |
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Can I ship to someone
else?
Yes.
However, you must supply a physical
shipping address. We DO NOT ship to post
office boxes. |
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Can I ship to a post
office box?
No.
We ship to physical addresses only. |
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| Have other questions? Please contact us. |
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