Some other facts to consider are: Over 90% of cotton is GMO and cotton is considered one of world’s dirtiest crops. Cotton is treated with pesticides and insecticides in both its growing and manufacturing process. Cotton’s second best-selling insecticide is Aldicarb which is most acutely poisonous to humans and wildlife. Cotton production worldwide uses 16% of the world’s total pesticide consumption for growing. These chemicals get into the groundwater and cause a multitude of problems for the communities where it is grown.
I buy most of my clothes from thrift stores because I don't want to support the production of new cotton for clothing.
Another way humans consume a high amount of cotton is tampons for women. It is dangerous to have all of the pesticides and chemicals in such an absorbent area of our body.
I hope we make the switch to hemp soon! Thanks for posting this informative article.