Cotton is a vegetal fiber that is found on the surface of the seeds of the cotton plant. It is mainly produced in China, India and in the southern United States of America. Cotton is widely used in the textile industry due to its low production cost.

IS IT ECO-RESPONSIBLE?

Cotton is not environmentally friendly at all. Its culture requires a lot of water. In fact, it is the first water consumer on the planet. In addition, it requires a lot of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. Cotton's carbon footprint is significant because its transformation requires many steps, often in several countries. In addition, after harvesting, cotton fiber undergoes chemical treatments that are harmful to workers and the planet.

Today, most of the cotton plants are genetically modified in order to increase the yield.

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES ?

Organic cotton is an alternative to cotton. Its cultivation does not use toxic products and saves 91% of the water needed for traditional cultivation.

Recycled cotton is another alternative, which is increasingly being developed, especially by ethical brands in order to minimize waste and the ecological impact of production.