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GreenClothing is the new up and coming trend as the world becomes more concerned about environmental issues. The most popular form of green clothing is organic cotton. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Production of organic cotton helps out the environment in a number of ways. It helps to maintain and replenish soil fertility and it withholds use of chemical residues. Most importantly, humans, animals, and the environment are not exposed to any kinds of chemicals. Green clothing comes in another form known as organically grown bamboo clothing. According to Wikipedia, bamboo clothing is clothing made from either 100% bamboo yarn or a blend of bamboo and cotton/organic cotton yarn. Bamboo clothing locks in moisture making the fabric lavishly soft. Since bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, it is a naturally renewable resource resulting in the ongoing production of bamboo clothing. Last but not least, the original choice for green clothing : hemp. According to the National American Industrial Hemp Council, primary fibers of hemp are spun and woven to a fine, brusque, linen-like fabric and used for apparel textiles, home furnishing textiles and carpeting. Hemp fibers are longer, stronger, more absorbent and more mildew-resistant than cotton. The biggest advantage to fabrics made of at least one-half hemp, is that it blocks the sun's UV rays more effectively than other fabrics all the while being environmentally friendly. Did you know it takes 1/3 lb. of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough cotton to make just one t-shirt while green clothing controls the use of pests and is grown in a way to sustain the environment? Green clothing is an easy way of protecting the health of people and the planet. So when it comes down to choosing between a cotton t-shirt and an organic one, which would you rather wear?