This
page is meant to serve as a primer on the basic catagories
of eco-friendly clothing provided by Proforma .
For more information please contact us at
info@ProformaGreen.com
ORGANIC COTTON
Organic
cotton growing programs help move farmers through the changeover
from chemically-dependent
to more biologically sound approaches.
Composted manures
and cover crops replace synthetic fertilizers; innovative
weeding strategies are used instead of herbicides;
beneficial insects and trap crops control insect pests;
and alternatives
to toxic defoliants prepare plants for harvest.
Organic cotton shirts come
in a range of colors, or can be ordered "natural" meaning
without dye.
We suggest organic
cotton because it is:
Pure and
breathable making it ideal for delicate skin
Grown
and processed without the use of toxic chemicals, oils
or pesticides
Lasts longer than non-organic cotton
because it retains its natural composition
Better
for the environment because sustainable farming does
not pollute groundwater, surface
water, soil
or air
Benefits of recycled and recyclable
polyester clothing is that it lessens dependence on oil,
curbs discards thereby prolonging landfill life and
reducing toxic emissions from incinerators, it helps
to promote a new recycling stream for polyester clothing
that is no longer wearable, and it creates less air,
water and soil contamination.
A sixty-foot tree cut
for market takes 60 years to replace. Meanwhile, a
sixty-foot bamboo cut for market takes 59
days to replace (International Network for Bamboo and
Rattan (INBAR)). Bamboo is officially recognized as the
world's
fastest growing plant and has a tensile strength comparable
to steel. BAMBOO makes a perfect renewable material for
clothing, with a feel between cotton and silk.
We suggest natural
bamboo because it is:
Soft and breathable
Hypo allergenic and provides
UVA protection
The world's most prolific and fast-growing
plant
Inherently organic and is grown without pesticides
or chemicals
Fast-drying, moisture-wicking and
thermal-regulating
100% biodegradable
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About
Eco-Friendly Clothing 
Organic
cotton growing programs help move farmers through the changeover
from chemically-dependent
to more biologically sound approaches.
