Organic Cotton Blankets - Wrap-up
By Carrie
Although it’s sad to see summer go, I have to admit that I love curling up on the sofa when it’s cold outside with a good book, a cup of tea, and a warm, cozy blanket. On that note, I found a few blankets online that are made with organic materials. In fact, there are many reasons to choose organic over conventionally grown cotton. Environmentally speaking, conventional cotton farming uses large amounts of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, which take a toll on the planet. Organic cotton is grown without the use of these chemicals, and it’s not subjected to the chemicals and harsh dyes that are often used in the traditional looming process either. What’s more, buying products made with organic cotton helps support organic farmers and gives conventional farmers a reason to convert.
So the next time you spend a lazy Saturday on the sofa, make sure it’s with a certified-organic blanket or throw. Here are a few that we like.
Organic Cotton Knit Throw ($49) from West Elm
Nantucket Organic Blanket ($135 -225) from Peacock Alley
Organic Cotton Woven Blanket ($69-109) from The Company Store
Organic Fireside Blanket ($128-198) from Gaiam
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A second life for truck tire inner tubes means high (mileage) fashion
English Retreads (based in Colorado) continues to make a reality of “On the Road Again” by designing and producing stylie handbags and accessories from reclaimed truck inner tubes. By turning recycling into a bold fashion statement, English Retreads can empower consumers with an ecologically sound alternative to animal products without compromising style or durability. All bags available at englishretreads.com
CRUISER
Extra sleek & stylin’
This adorable handbag can easily cruise from a day of shopping to a night on the town. The Cruiser comes with an 18” shoulder strap and a silver snap closure.
12” x 6.5” x 2”
$65
Cool Organic Cotton
When fashion and eco-awareness collide, we end up with sexy, stylish clothing that is healthier for us and easier on the planet. Just the choice between organic cotton and conventionally grown cotton can make a huge difference. Conventinally grown cotton requires more insecticides than most other crops, accounting for almost 25% of all insecticides and 10% of all pesticides used worldwide. And these chemicals continue to exist in the cotton fibers even after it has been harvested, spun, woven and manufactured into t-shirts, jeans and even the sheets that you spend a third of your life nestled in. So just say no to conventional cotton and as you buy new products to replace your old ones, choose organic cotton - a healthier choice for you and the planet.
CALLA ORGANIC COTTON JEANS
From Del Forte
Del Forte is THE maker of organic cotton luxury denim. They even accept old Del Fortes when you’re finished with them and recycle them into other items like skirts. It’s their Rejeaneration program. Shown here is Del Forte’s Calla jean. A low-rise, slim leg jean. The 14” leg opening is perfect for tucking into boots, cuffed up to show some ankle, or pulled over your shoes. Calla is available in white, nieve, noche, back-out, bosque and cielo. Visit delforte.com for a list of retailers who carry Del Forte jeans.