It has crossed my mind that organic clothing is not fashionable. There is a bizarre tendency to associate the Hippie look of the 70s with organic fabric. Non-synthetic natural fibers, this is the content of organic clothing mainly, and organic agriculture depends on the campaigns of environmental movements organized for the purpose of increasing consumers’ awareness. Only plants from organic crops are used for the manufacturing of organic clothing: there are no genetic modifications, radiation, fertilizers or pesticides. The United States Department of Agriculture labels a product as organic.

Sustainable organic clothing plays an incredible role for environmental movements. Cotton, silk, hemp or wool can all be organic, and the fibers extracted by ecological processes don’t get dyed or treated with other chemical substances. Whether you show environmental interests, health concerns or animal rights sympathy, wearing organic clothing is a good way to support worldwide efforts of nature protection. Although the health benefits are not direct for organic clothing, sales have increased together with people’s interest in the destiny of the planet.

There are some producers that try to convince customers that organic clothing is safer for the body system, contributing to a detoxification process. Nevertheless, so far, no scientific study has been able to reveal that organic clothing has a direct impact on health. There is an indirect benefit only if we think that unpolluted crops provide good organic fibers, and that the quality of the air, water or soil is preserved. The price is the major obstacle that keeps eco-products somehow limited. Can we actually afford such apparel items? 100% organic clothing sometimes cost twice as much as conventional clothing.

Until the average user can wear clothes organic without financial efforts, there are several stages to complete. Recycling is important and so is the concern for the future of the environment, but nobody can think of such generous issues when there is a big money crisis and you can’t pay for the regular necessities. Companies such as Levi or Nike have already started offering organic products, and even if most items contain a combination of organic and conventional fibers, they are superior to conventional clothes ecologically speaking.