{"id":44992,"title":"Organic cotton - why does it matter?","description":"SKUAH garments are made from organic cotton, which means no microplastics are released when you wash them at home. Find out more about why organic cotton benefits you and the planet.","content":"<h3><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/j3x7wj949n332wiqw8joatinhwb7i1b8ibwluxzf3qhhiyk2.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"A silver fish\" title=\"A silver fish\" \/>Fish or plastic for dinner?<\/h3><p>By 2050, it's estimated there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. A shocking amount of this plastic comes from tiny microfibers shed when we wash clothes. The good news? Our products are made from <strong>organic cotton<\/strong>, which means no microplastics are released when you wash them at home. It\u2019s one small way we\u2019re helping build a better future\u2014one that\u2019s powered by plants, not plastic.<\/p><h3>Natural, no chemicals<\/h3><p>When we say <strong>organic<\/strong>, we mean it\u2019s grown and processed exactly the way nature intended. It takes a little longer, but those extra-long, natural fibers give our products that ultra-soft feel. Plus, the environment around organic cotton farms benefits too\u2014without harmful chemicals, the land, workers, and wildlife are all safer. It\u2019s just a healthier, more sustainable way to grow cotton.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/un9bwrktevsu7apmb3f95r9uuobapooy7t21vz0cl1nxpkor.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;z=1.4000000000000004&amp;fx=0.4821853767630198&amp;fy=0.642857142857143&amp;v=2\" alt=\"An organic producer stands in front of a large pile of freshly picked organic cotton\" title=\"An organic producer stands in front of a large pile of freshly picked organic cotton\" \/><em>Above: Our supplier Teemill use only organic cotton in their supply chain<\/em><\/p><h3>No animal testing<\/h3><p>All our products are vegan-friendly\u2014no animal testing, no animal-derived content. We believe in cruelty-free fashion that\u2019s kind to both animals and the planet.<\/p><h3>The benefits to you<\/h3><p>Organic cotton isn\u2019t just great for the environment; it\u2019s the best choice for you, too. It\u2019s softer, more breathable, and longer-lasting, making it the ideal fabric for our SKUAH products. Good for the planet, even better for you!<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yjof3scc8rweqggxthcdpxeecpeoiex2bekbtonteeyoixmh.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hands holding freshly picked organic cotton\" title=\"Hands holding freshly picked organic cotton\" \/><\/p>","urlTitle":"organic-cotton-why-does-it-matter","url":"\/blog\/organic-cotton-why-does-it-matter\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/organic-cotton-why-does-it-matter\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/skuah.teemill.com\/blog\/organic-cotton-why-does-it-matter\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1734279858,"updatedAt":1734283449,"publishedAt":1734283448,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":368457,"name":"SKUAH"},"tags":[{"id":3754,"code":"environment","name":"environment","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/environment\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lbktznza8kvjgpo0mfbxttxuveanzg5j62tfiypsoi79eizh.jpeg?z=1.6&fx=0.48779482253203&fy=0.62838362315335","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lbktznza8kvjgpo0mfbxttxuveanzg5j62tfiypsoi79eizh.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.6&fx=0.48779482253203&fy=0.62838362315335","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lbktznza8kvjgpo0mfbxttxuveanzg5j62tfiypsoi79eizh.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.6&fx=0.48779482253203&fy=0.62838362315335"},"metaTitle":"Organic cotton - why does it matter? | SKUAH","metaDescription":"Garments made from organic cotton means no microplastics are released when you wash them. 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