Differences between organic cotton and conventional cotton | minimalism

One of the main objectives we have at Minimalism is to put on the table as much information as possible so that clients and potential clients know how our t-shirts and the rest of our clothing are produced, how much margin we have with our products and to raise awareness when it comes to consuming in a more conscious and responsible way .

Today we answer one of the issues that generates the most doubts.

What is the difference between the "natural" cotton and the organic cotton we use in our clothes?

In summary:

In organic cotton cultivation , no insecticides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used , the natural cycles of the earth are favored and no toxic substances are used in the spinning and production processes.

Going into more detail on each of the processes, we can highlight the following:

Regarding production:

• No genetically modified seeds are used.
• Water use and retention is managed more efficiently thanks to the increase in organic matter in the soil.
• Organic and non-chemical fertilizers such as rock dust and humus are added.
• Crop rotation is used to make the land more productive.
• No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used.
• Insects are used for pest control

Regarding the treatment and production of the garments:

• No toxic substances are used in the spinning and production process, which increases the durability of the product.
• The dyes used to treat the clothes are natural, causing less damage to the garment and making it more resistant.

Any process that is not backed by a 100% organic cotton certificate (certificate under which we produce our t-shirts , sweatshirts , underwear and socks ) would not comply with the points discussed above, using insecticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers, not respecting the natural cycles of the earth and using toxic substances in the spinning and production process.

In addition to the raw materials used, we must also take into account the location where the clothing is produced . We opted for Portugal, specifically in Guimaraes , less than 500 km from our logistics centre, thus reducing the carbon footprint of shipping the goods from the factory to the logistics centre from where we send our orders all over the world.

We are aware that we are part of the problem . The only way to avoid damaging the planet is to not produce or sell anything.

But we are also part of the solution . If we are all more aware of how the clothes we wear are produced, what their raw materials are, where they are made and what carbon footprint they leave, we will be doing our bit to make this world more sustainable and conscious.

Minimalism Team

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