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When it comes to fabric, whether it’s used to make your curtains, cushions, bed linen or towels, going organic is a way to ensure quality products that are better for your health, and maintain a green lifestyle.
What makes organic fabric better? They are derived from organic materials, such as cotton, flax and bamboo, which are grown using methods that are less harmful to the environment. Likewise with their manufacturing processes. In addition to not using pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals, organic processes mean that the farming systems used to grow the crops replenish and maintain soil fertility, instead of depleting it.
The elimination of chemicals not only means that the farmers don’t get exposed to harmful toxins, but they don’t end up in our rivers and oceans — poisoning the ecosystem and ultimately ending up in the food we consume and products we use. Also, as fabrics and textiles in our home generally come into close contact with us on a daily basis, non-organic or synthetic ones may cause allergies, skin irritations and even neurological problems and cancers.
Organic fabric picks:
1. Daintree organic embroidered cotton quilt cover sets, $229-$249, from Eco Linen, www.ecolinen.com.au
2. Organic napkins in coral, $32 for a set of two, from Kamilinen, www.kamilinen.com
3. Indian organic cotton waffle cloth in beige, $159, from Muji, www.muji.com.sg
4. Memphis organic cotton cushion covers, $58, from Tinge, www.tinge.co