Did you know that cotton, often overlooked, stands as the fourth-largest consumer of pesticides globally? With pesticide resistance on the rise, conventional cotton farms have resorted to even more pesticide use, causing a doubling of glyphosate pounds used nationally between 2011 and 2019, and a 38.2% increase in acres treated with pesticides. These chemicals, including insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, herbicides, desiccants, and defoliants, are linked to environmental and health concerns. Astonishingly, cotton production contributes to a staggering 69% of the water footprint in textile fibre. But there’s a greener way—organic cotton farming can slash water consumption by a remarkable 91%, emphasising the crucial role of water management in organic cotton’s journey from field to fabric. And at Zeguea, we’re committed to the highest quality organic cotton, which not only promotes hydro-efficiency but also crafts the finest fabric you’ll love.
Delate, K., Heller, B., & Shade, J. (2020, November 27). Organic cotton production may alleviate the environmental impacts of intensive conventional cotton production. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems; Cambridge University Press.
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