Unravelling The Threads There are 8,000 Chemicals in Baby Clothes…

8,000 chemicals. That’s what your baby is (slowly but surely) absorbing through commercial and synthetic clothing.

But wait, even regular cotton?

Quite right!

Did you know, conventional cotton is deemed as the most pesticide-intensive crop in the world?

This highly-demanded textile is treated with a wide variety of chemicals (PFCs, Azo Dyes, Heavy Metals, Formaldehyde, Flame Retardants), which makes it particularly harmful to the planet and its people.

What’s more, these chemicals are major pollutants to the natural environment.

From greenhouse gas emissions to soil degradation, loss of aquatic species to rainforest destruction, the list goes on.

So, if you’ve been happily filling your shopping cart with cotton, nylon, rayon, acrylic and polyester apparel brands, it’s time to hit pause.

Instead, switch to organic cotton i.e., chemical-free cotton.

Of course, standard cotton offers a mix of comfort and durability that lends itself well to almost any and every silhouette out there.

But organic cotton has all of the above, plus no toxic chemicals!!

Going for the latter is a no brainer, really.

Say No to Toxic Textile

The textile manufacturing industry uses as many as 8,000 toxic chemicals in the harvesting and cultivation of garments.

And this includes kids' clothing!

The above chemicals are used to make the clothing water-proof, shrink resistant, non-flammable, and long-lasting.

But these chemicals are major hormone disruptors, and can also seriously damage vital parts of the human body for e.g., the nervous system, respiratory system and immune system.

When a baby is exposed to a variety of harsh chemicals through their skin, the chemicals are more likely to reach their internal organs, especially their developing brain.

What’s more, a baby who is exposed to chemicals very early on, has more time to develop adverse reactions during their lifetime.

Note - Children are most vulnerable to toxins between the period of 0 to 24 months, as their brains and bodies are developing at a very quick pace. Any interference during this time can be detrimental.

Embrace Sustainable Textile

As you know, newborn skin is soft, sensitive and highly porous.

Which means, it can absorb harmful chemicals faster and easier.

Sustainable apparel, therefore, is the surest way to ensure your baby is the healthiest and happiest version of themselves.

Remember, the sustainable kids clothing industry doesn’t use pesticides, fertilisers or herbicides in the making of its apparel. The manufacturing process is entirely eco-friendly, and the supply chain is ethical.

What more could you want for your little one, your family, and Mother Earth?

The Greenest Kids Apparel Brand

There’s a reason why Greendigo is one of the most ideal choices for eco conscious families today.

And that’s because we don’t just make claims, we walk our talk.

100% chemical-free, toxic-free and cruelty-free are our formulas.

Comfortable, breathable, beautiful and empowering are our textiles.

Affordable, accessible and authentic are our collections.

You can go over our GOTS certification, a platinum seal of trust for Organic apparels worldwide, and see for yourself.

Explore the magical world of Greendigo, where chemicals don’t feature AT ALL (not even as the villains).

Swati is a highly proficient content writer with 6+ years of experience writing engaging articles about sustainability and earth-friendly clothing. Swati holds a Master's degree in journalism from Mumbai University.