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Organic Bedding is a Healthier Choice |
Monday, 23 April 2007
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Organic bedding is one of the best investments you can make
for you and your family. Many of the
sheets sold in stores today are a 50/50 blend - meaning they are 50%
non-organic cotton and 50% polyester.
Although the idea of the blend can be great for the house wife who
doesn't want to take the time or energy to iron bed sheets, it's not that great
when you consider that polyester is made from a petrochemical blend. Not exactly what you want to cozy up to at
night.
Not all cotton sheets are made the same either. Farmers use large amounts of pesticides in most commercially grown cotton. Despite everything that has been done to protect individuals from these pesticides, the chemicals are still having an effect on the environment and our lives. The solution is to look for organic bedding. These products are made from cotton that is completely chemical free. Due to the surge in popularity of organic products, organic cotton is now being grown all over the world. There are even some companies working to develop hybrid cotton that will be a color other than the traditional white. This will give people a larger variety with out adding chemicals for coloring. Not only is organic bedding a good choice for the environment, but the pure cotton will feel better on the skin of your family. Cotton also breathes better than a 50/50 blends. This helps to prevent night sweats, jock itch, athlete's foot, and other conditions. The use of organic bedding may take a little more time out of your schedule, but the health and comfort benefits for you and your family will be more than worth the trouble. As more people begin to discover the benefits of organic, the products will become more readily available. For now, a quick search online will help you find the perfect organic bedding for your home. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
Kathryn Lang is a freelance writer covering environmental issues and especially the organics industry. She has written various articles on organic bedding and regularly contributes to the Living Web forums on organic sheets magazine.
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