What is Organic?

"Organic" refers to the methods by which foods, cottons, woolens, etc., are farmed and processed, without chemicals, pesticides, radiation, or other artificial intervention.  Organic farming techniques allow natural soil replenishment, without the chemical saturation that depletes natural nutrients plants, and grazing animals, need to live.  Organic fibers for certified organic bedding and clothing, must also be processed naturally, without chemical washes, additives or treatments that have dominated markets since WWII.

Officially, according to the National Organic Standards Board, "Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony."  In other words, the fibers that are woven into organic bedding and organic cotton products must be organic and as chemical free as possible, from seed to finished product.

Bear in mind that most organic retailers can promise minimal exposure to chemical inputs.  That means that plant fibers and animals that provide your woolens are raised, processed, and assembled without chemical intervention.  Exposure to existing hemispheric and residual industrial toxins cannot be avoided until years after environmentally responsible legislation is enacted, forced by consumer demand.  Perhaps in generations to come, Earth's environment will be cleansed enough to guarantee absolute purity.  Only with your support will that be possible.

 

If you have additional questions or comments, let us know at customerservice@kushtush.com.

Susan Fullen-Yurek, Kushtush Organics | Eco Sleep Shop.