Green, or natural, cotton is not organic.
When you see cotton products labeled "natural", you
are getting conventional cotton grown with large inputs of chemicals,
pesticides, and herbicides to control weed growth. The only
difference between green and conventional cottons, is in the
processing: final product is not supposed to be treated with
formaldehyde or chlorine bleach.
Currently there are no federal inspection
guidelines to ensure processing of green, or natural cotton, is
chemical-free.
By contrast, organic cotton must qualify for
accredited organic certification (U.S.) by being grown on land that is
chemical free for at least three years, and meet stringent requirements
for operations prohibiting use of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides; and
adhere to organic standards that nurture the soil and animals.
Most of the organic cottons brought to you by
Kushtush.com Organics are certified organic cottons, from organic farms in
the United States, Peru and India. Non-U.S. fibers are governed by
international SKAL certifications.
It is important to understand this distinction
when shopping for cotton products. Remember "natural" and "organic"
are not at all the same.