Organic cotton
Conventional cotton farming is not good neither for people nor the planet. Cotton is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world where some of the most toxic chemicals are used. On the contrary, organic agriculture uses 50% less energy and reduces water pollution by 75%. It takes carbon out of our atmosphere and puts it back in the soil leaving the land healthier and reducing global warming. The chemicals sprayed on cotton are some of the most hazardous. According to the World Health Organization, 20.000 people die each year in developing countries as a result of the chemicals sprayed on conventionally grown cotton.
Organic cotton is the only right answer to these problems!
How to treat organic fabrics?
Organic fabrics can be treated like conventional fabrics and will often have similar reaction to treatments. However we do advise to treat organic fabrics gently. Wash in cold water using an eco-friendly detergent and for environmental reasons we suggest hang drying.
All fabrics will shrink some. Most fabrics shrink more in the length than in the width. All printed/dyed fabrics will fade (organic or conventional), the darker the fabric the more noticeable this will be.
We highly recommend you to test all the fabrics you plan to use before cutting and sewing for production to make sure they will work for your needs.
Harmony Art
Harmony is an American designer who designs and produces beautiful organic cotton fabrics. She is very committed to preserving the environment and tries to reach the world through her great designs. She is a wonderful person to work with and committed to this cause with her heart and soul.
She succeeds to translate the design of nature into beautiful fabrics. The sateens are lovely; very soft, smooth and supple. The twills are more rough and firm but also smooth. All fabrics have one thing in common: beautiful design & great quality!
For more information on Harmony Art and her great designs: www.harmonyart.com