Conventional cotton is grown in large-scale monocultures and is very susceptible to pests and diseases. The seeds are often genetically modified or chemically treated and massive use of artificial fertilizers is necessary because the soil is severely depleted. People and the environment are exposed to high levels of pesticides that enter the groundwater through intensive flushing. There is also a risk of chemical and toxicologically critical residues on the fibers and the finished textile.
At LANIUS we mainly use cotton from controlled organic farming (kbA) and have set ourselves the goal of no longer using any items made from conventional cotton from the SS 18 season onwards.
