Organic Cotton Facts Overview

Of all organic fibres, organic cotton is one of the most popular. Here are some facts about the growing organic cotton industry.

What is "organic cotton?"
Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers use only methods and materials allowed in organic production. Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and it should also be free of GMO (Genetically modified organism).
How much organic cotton is grown globally?
The production of organic cotton during 2020-21 has been 8,10,934 tonnes against 3,35,712 tonnes during 2019-20 and 3,12,876 tonnes during 2018-19.

India is having 2nd place in the world with estimated production of 343.47 lakh bales (5.84 Million Metric Tonnes) during cotton season 2022-23

List of top 10 Countries of Cotton Production: The top 10 cotton countries in the world are India, China, the United States of America, Brazil, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Australia, Argentina, and Mali. India is the world's largest producer of cotton with 5,900,000 tonne of cotton production in the year 2022-23.
What is the value of the global organic cotton market?
The global textile market size was estimated at USD 1695.13 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,837.27 billion in 2022. What is the textile market growth? b. The textile market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% from 2023 to 2030 to reach USD 3,047.23 billion by 2030.
How is the apparel industry involved with organic cotton?
Apparel companies are developing programs that either use 100 percent organically grown cotton, or blend small percentages of organic cotton with conventional cotton in their products.
What kinds of products are made using organic cotton?
As a result of consumer interest, organic cotton fibre is used in everything from personal care items (sanitary products, make-up removal pads, cotton puffs and ear swabs), to home furnishings (towels, bathrobes, sheets, blankets, bedding), children's products (toys, diapers), clothes of all kinds and styles (whether for lounging, sports or the workplace), and even stationery and note cards.

In addition, organic cottonseed is used for animal feed, and organic cottonseed oil is used in a variety of food products, including cookies and chips.
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