5 benefits of wearing cotton

While we all express ourselves differently when it comes to our clothes, some things can truly be universal. If you are looking for comfort, durability and making a more conscious purchase, cotton hits every mark on your wishlist.

Here are some benefits of wearing cotton:

1. Sustainability:

Cotton is a plant based fibre and is more sustainable than synthetic fibres. It is renewable and around 250 million people wear cotton globally.

Sustainable cotton is cotton grown carefully. This means that environmental and economical aspects are considered. The cotton needs to be grown organically without pesticides or insecticides and with less water and energy. This way it is environmentally friendly and provides financial security for small cotton farmers.

2. Cotton is versatile :
Cotton can be worn for any occasion. Whether to work or while playing sports, you can find cotton fabric used in almost every piece of clothing.
Depending on the knitted or woven fabric design, cotton is used in making chambray, corduroy, velour and lace materials.

3. Cotton is strong, durable and low maintenance :
Unlike other fibres that require delicate handling, cotton is extremely durable. It can handle a rough day.
Depending on the quality of the fabric, the colour doesn’t fade easily and stains are easy to remove. Cotton also doesn’t require to be dry cleaned.

4. Cotton keeps you cool :
One of the most important benefits of cotton fabric is that it is breathable. That is why cotton sheets are made for bedding material.
Cotton lets your skin breathe comfortably and it can keep you cool during hot climates. It is the perfect material to make workout wear because cotton absorbs sweat. For this reason, cotton is the ideal choice of fabric for infants and young children, as well.

5. Cotton is odour free :
Oil based fabrics do not absorb sweat and hence retain odour. On the other hand, cotton is and remains odour free.
Plus, any chance to not do the laundry is always wonderful and you can save energy, water and time by wearing more cotton.

“We’ve used 100% cotton for our line because of its sustainable properties. It is good for our skin in hot, humid weather as cotton ‘breathes.’

As the body perspires, cotton fibres absorb the moisture and release it on the surface of the fabric which keeps your skin healthy. It is durable, soft and absorbs body odours.

Cotton is also environmentally friendly which helped us create our sustainable, gender neutral and body neutral line ,” says Charu Sharma, founder of Equl.