Organic Apparel

By Author: Amber Singleton
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Times have indeed changed and organic apparel that was at one time fashionable only amongst hippies who loved to sport hemp frocks have now become a new craze that is sweeping many in its wake. Thus, the next time you step into a fashion store or even any of the bigger mainstream departmental stores, don't be afraid to ask for organic apparel. They're so popular that many are being hawked all over the place, if only to capitalize on the newfound popularity and not because of its benefits to the environment.

Today, there seems to be an almost non-stop stream of retailers ordering organic apparel just to cater to the whims of the two biggest segments of buyers for such clothes. Many buyers happen to be the young and the now aging baby boomers.

Today, these and other buyers have realized the need to protect the environment and even small purchases go a long way in improving the planet's environment. In fact, buying organic apparel today is certainly less of a one-time self indulgence and more of a small necessity.

To show the importance of buying organic merchandise, the latest figures have ...
... shown that the organic clothing and organic bedding products have become the second fastest moving of all organic products. They have seen their sales jump to one hundred and sixty million dollars from what used to be half of that two years before.

Organic apparel is just one aspect to the organic boom, though it ranks ahead of garments made out of soy, corn, or bamboo. The organic fibers used in making organic apparel are made from soil used on farms that do not use pesticides or even other chemical fertilizers; they conform to the regulations concerning organic farming as laid out by the US Department of Agriculture.

However, as of now there are no regulations that govern the making and processing of these fibers. There are certain voluntary standards applicable all across the globe that requires organic apparel and other organic goods to contain at least ninety-five percent organic fiber. These rules also restrict how dyes and finishing is to be done.

Contrary to expectations, the wearing of organic apparel does not in any way mean that the wearer will derive any noticeable health benefits. Yet, it can prove to be effective in the case of those who are affected by skin allergies who often prefer wearing organic apparel because they won't be quite as likely to develop any allergic reactions.

Still, organic apparel, though appealing to many people, is not as obvious as is the case for clothes made by the more conventional means. However, the recent craze has caught on and will certainly go from strength to strength once people become more aware about the need to avoid artificial means and decide to put their faith on all-natural means. Even hybrid cars that provide better mileage and less pollution, once they catch on and begin to be mass produced, will fuel the popularity of things organic, including organic apparel.