Organic Cotton: Colors to Dye For

Just how “low impact” is that organic t-shirt you’re wearing? Depends on who made it.

Just because a garment is organic doesn’t mean it’s totally pure. Sometimes chemicals are still used for dyeing and other processing. More on this topic later, but for now, here are two eco-conscious apparel companies trying to keep it real:

Truly Organic Apparel uses only natural dyes made from plants and herbs such as turmeric, onion, and pomegranate. Check out the dyeing process on their website.
Nau has just introduced some clean jeans for Spring. Their new denim isn’t bleached or distressed or treated. Just super stylish. Real people wear raw denim -- and wear it in themselves. We’ll be reviewing more Nau gear soon. Until then, here are some past reviews of Nau apparel.