Organic and Eco-friendly clothing

One thing I will never do is buy a shirt with a catchy saying like "Go Green" or "Save the Planet" from a store that does not actually use eco-friendly materials. Its amusing to me that stores are making money from people's desire to seem supportive of the efforts to make the world a better place, when the products themselves are hurting the planet and not helping it. I personally do not own one garment of organic or eco-friendly clothing, but that is only because I am a broke college student who cannot afford to help save the planet in ways other than recycling and consciously conserving water and energy. That, for me, is the biggest drawback to organic clothing- the cost. If it were more affordable and i could find organic clothes on clearance then my wardrobe would be entirely "green".

For those who are more financially established and don't mind paying extra to help out, organic clothing is a great choice for ethical peace of mind. Organic cotton has come a long way in the past years and now most companies who advertise eco-friendly production also don't use sweatshops or child labour, which probably accounts for the extra expense. It is very unfortunate that it costs so much to keep children from working in sweatshops, but I am glad the effort is being made.

Also, when purchasing organic clothing, you really have to do your research on the company you are buying from. Some companies claim to be environmentally friendly and use bamboo that is entirely antibacterial, yet recent studies show that its not entirely bacteria free. Either way, the effort is what counts, and hopefully in the future it will become more affordable to produce organic clothing and refrain from the use of sweatshops.