Conventional vs.

Organic

Seed Preparation:

Typically treated with fungicides or insecticides. Possible GMOs.

Natural untreated GMO free seeds.

Soil Preparation:

Synthetic fertilizers, loss of soil due to mono-crop culture, intensive irrigation.

Healthy soil through crop rotation.  Retains moisture in soil from increased organic matter.

Weed control:

Aerial spraying of insecticides and pesticides. 7 of the most commonly used pesticides are known cancer-causing agents.

Healthy soil creates natural balance.  Beneficial
insects and trap crops used.

Harvesting:

Defoliation induced with toxic chemicals.

Natural defoliation from freezing temperatures
or through the use of water management.

Production:

Warp fibers stabilized using  toxic waxes.

Warp fibers stabilized using double plying or
non-toxic cornstarch.

Whitening:

Chlorine bleaching creates toxic bi-products which are released into the environment.

Safe peroxide is used.

Finishing:

Hot water,  synthetic surfactants,  additional chemicals (sometimes formaldehyde).

Soft Scour in warm water with soda ash for a PH of 7.5-8.

Softening:

Petroleum-based softening.

Natural soybean softening.

Dyeing:

High temperature with heavy metals  and sulfur content.

Low-impact fiber-reactive or natural dyes with low metal and sulfur content.

Printing:

Heavy metals  in pigments run off intowaterways polluting streams.

Low-impact or natural pigments with no heavy metals.

Marketing:

None.   As awareness of organic advantage expands,  potential for  negative image.

Positive story can be told to differentiate you
from your competitors.

Price:

Initially cheaper.    Long- term impact on environment devastating.

Initial cost more expensive.   
Long term advantages priceless.