Bamboo vs Organic Cotton Shirts

Bamboo and organic cotton are two staple terms in green fashion. Each has gained a reputation for providing comfortable and stylish products with less impact on the environment – but which one is the eco-friendlier of the two? Both have sustainable properties; bamboo being fast growing and highly replenishable and organic cotton nixing the use of toxic chemicals in an industry that traditionally uses an extremely high amount of pesticides.

Sometimes the greener choice is simple. Other times, it might not work for you.

Bamboo - Essential Crew Neck Shirt

Organic Cotton - Yoga V Neck Shirt

Product Details

Made of 100% natural (no pesticides or fertilizer used to grow) bamboo cotton jersey

Quick dry, naturally antibacterial and thermal regulating (cooler in the heat, warmer in the cold)

92% organic cotton with a touch of Lycra to ensure it moves with you and keeps its fitted shape

Dyes are SKAL Certified: international Standards for Sustainable Textile Production

Pros

Sustainable and renewable crop

Breathable

Non-clinging

Quick dry

Free of toxic and persistent chemicals

Conserves biodiversity

Production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility

Cons

Chemical solvents may be used in converting bamboo into a textile

Can be more expensive

Do the math

$26.95

$34.95