Excellent
Material Deep Dive
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton scores strongly for pollution and biodegradability, and shows lower carbon than conventional cotton in the cited LCA.
Plant
Virgin
End of Life
4 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Very Low
95/100
Water Usage
5,400 L/kg
75/100
Carbon Footprint
2.3 kg CO₂/kg
85/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
85/100
Organic Cotton produces approximately 2.3 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
2.3 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
85/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Easy
Available certifications
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Organic Content Standard (OCS), IFOAM Family of Standards
Key properties
breathable, soft, absorbent, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, durable, chemical-free, sustainable, fair-trade eligible, no synthetic residues
Common uses
t-shirts, apparel, denim, bedding, home textiles, activewear, underwear, socks, towels, casual wear, uniforms
Also known as
certified organic cotton, organic fiber, GOTS-certified cotton, pesticide-free cotton, eco-cotton