What Makes Irish Sustainable Clothing Fabricated from Organic Cotton a Pleasure to Wear?
As we all believe, cotton is a natural fibre that is both biodegradable and renewable. The reality paints a different story though. The material may emerge from a natural source but has a huge environmental impact. How? Shockingly, growing one kilogram of conventional cotton takes 10,000 litres of water. In a country where currently 13 areas, including Co Clare, Co Laois, Co Kilkenny and others, are witnessing water shortage , it could be a burden. Manufacturers also resort to heavy use of chemical fertilisers, synthetic pesticides and GMO seeds to nurture the plants, leaving the soil malnourished. Because of the negative consequences of cultivating cotton, people shifted to its organic counterpart. Today, Irish sustainable clothing brands fall back on this fibre for manufacturing garments and offering shoppers sustainable choices. Reunion, an independent clothing brand based in Cork, Ireland, treads the path of sustainability by embracing this harmless material. All its products are ...