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COTTON

Cotton is a natural raw material made of the soft fibres covering and protecting the seeds of the
cotton plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Leading exporters of
cotton are India, the United States, China, Brazil, and Pakistan.

Most cotton is harvested mechanically. The fibres are then spun into yarn or thread and used to
make a soft, breathable textile. Cotton is used in the production of several textile products, like
fashion garments, towels and home textiles. It is also used in fishing nets, coffee filters, tents, cotton
paper, and in bookbinding. Cottonseed is utilized to produce cottonseed oil, which is eatable like
any other vegetable oil.

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton is the cotton fibre that has been grown from genetically non-modified plants, without
the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, through a process that preserves biodiversity. Organic
cotton fabrics have ethical and responsible cultivation and harvesting process: optimal working
conditions for the farmers and the preservation of the environment of the growing areas.

RECYCLED COTTON

Cotton recycling is a mechanical process: after sorting, the fabrics are run through a machine that
shreds the fabric into yarn and further into raw fibre. It is then spun into new yarns for reuse in other
products. The largest amount of recycled cotton comes from pre-consumer waste generated in the
process of cutting and making textile products.

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