About Organic Cotton

GOTS certified. Grown and milled in the USA. Free from every chemical we would never want touching a baby's skin. 

What Is Organic Cotton?

Organic cotton is cotton grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. Instead of relying on toxic chemicals to manage pests and boost yields, organic cotton farmers use crop rotation, natural composting, and biological pest control to grow healthy plants in healthy soil.

The result is a cleaner, purer fiber that is softer to the touch and free from the chemical residues that conventional cotton carries from field to fabric.

Cotton itself is one of the most trusted natural fibers in the world, and it has been used in clothing and textiles for thousands of years. The difference between organic and conventional is not the fiber. It is what happens to the fiber during farming and manufacturing.

Why It Matters for Your Baby

Your baby's skin is up to five times thinner than yours. It is more permeable, more absorbent, and still developing its protective barrier during the first year of life. A diaper sits against your baby's most sensitive skin for hours at a time, every day, for two to three years. What that diaper is made of matters.

Conventional cotton is one of the most chemically intensive crops on the planet. It accounts for roughly 16% of global insecticide use while occupying only about 2.5% of the world's farmland. Once harvested, conventional cotton is typically bleached, treated with synthetic dyes, and finished with chemical agents like formaldehyde to prevent wrinkling.

If your baby is wearing non-organic cotton, they are being exposed to the insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, defoliants, synthetic fertilizers, and bleach that were used to grow and manufacture the cotton fabric.

Organic cotton eliminates that exposure. No toxic chemicals in the field. No harsh chemical processing in the factory. Just clean, natural fiber against your baby's skin.

Organic Cotton vs. Conventional Cotton

Our Cotton

Babee Greens only uses organic cotton that is responsibly grown and milled in the U.S.A., without the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals.

From the field where it is planted to the mill where it is woven to our workshop in Asheville, North Carolina, where it is cut and sewn by hand, the entire journey happens domestically. This gives us full visibility and control over every step of the process, and it means we can verify firsthand that our standards are being met from start to finish.

Our organic cotton is unbleached and undyed. The natural, creamy color you see in our diapers is the color of the cotton itself. We sew with 100% unbleached cotton thread. Our elastic is latex-free. Nothing has been added to the fabric that we would not want sitting against a baby's skin.

By purchasing organic cotton, you are not only supporting organic farming practices. You are putting the softest and healthiest fabric possible next to your baby's skin.

Our organic cotton cloth diapers are affordable and dependable. They are built to withstand hundreds of wash cycles and frequently last through multiple children, making them one of the best long-term values in cloth diapering.

GOTS Certified

Our organic cotton is certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the world's leading certification for organic textiles.

Unlike labels that only verify how cotton is farmed, GOTS certifies the entire supply chain from raw fiber to finished product. That includes farming practices, chemical inputs during processing, dye and finishing standards, water treatment, energy use, and labor conditions at every stage of production.

GOTS certification means:

The cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMO seeds. All chemical inputs during processing (dyes, finishes, treatments) must meet strict toxicity and biodegradability requirements. Wastewater from manufacturing must be treated to protect local ecosystems. Workers throughout the supply chain must be paid fair wages under safe working conditions. The finished product has been independently verified and audited by a third-party certifying body.

GOTS is recognized by the USDA as an official standard for textiles labeled "organic" in the United States. When you see the GOTS mark on a Babee Greens product, it means every step of production has been verified, not just the farming.

Feel the Difference

Parents who switch to organic cotton cloth diapers consistently tell us two things: the fabric is noticeably softer, and their baby's skin looks healthier.

Many parents find that persistent diaper rash clears up after making the switch. Others discover that the irritation they attributed to teething, diet changes, or sensitive skin was actually a reaction to the chemicals in their previous diapers or disposables.

Organic cotton is also naturally breathable. It allows air to circulate around your baby's skin rather than trapping heat and moisture the way synthetic fabrics and plastic-backed disposables do. That airflow helps prevent the warm, damp conditions where diaper rash thrives.

Our Growing Greens One-Size Fitted Diaper is available in 100% organic cotton, unbleached, undyed, and GOTS certified. Browse our full collection of organic cotton cloth diapers or get everything you need in one of our starter kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does GOTS certified mean?

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certifies the entire lifecycle of a textile product, from the farm where the fiber is grown through every stage of processing, manufacturing, and labeling. It is the most comprehensive organic textile certification in the world and is recognized by the USDA as an official standard for products labeled "organic" in the United States.

Is organic cotton really softer than conventional cotton?

Yes. Organic cotton fibers are not weakened or stripped by chemical processing, so they retain their natural softness and strength. Many parents describe our unbleached organic cotton as noticeably softer than conventional cotton products they have used. The fabric also continues to soften with each wash.

Does organic cotton help with diaper rash?

Organic cotton eliminates exposure to the chemical residues found in conventional cotton and disposable diapers. It is also more breathable than synthetic fabrics, which helps keep skin drier and cooler. Many Babee Greens customers report that diaper rash improved or cleared up entirely after switching to organic cotton diapers.

Is your cotton really 100% USA grown and milled?

Yes. Our organic cotton is grown on American farms, milled into fabric domestically, and then cut and sewn by hand in our workshop in Asheville, North Carolina. The entire process from field to finished diaper happens in the United States.

How long do organic cotton diapers last?

Our organic cotton diapers are built to withstand hundreds of wash cycles. Because organic cotton fibers retain their natural strength, they hold up better over time than chemically processed fabrics. Many families use the same set of Babee Greens diapers through two or more children, and well-maintained diapers hold strong resale value when you are finished with them.

 

BabeeGreens only uses organic cotton that is responsibly grown and milled in the U.S.A, without the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals. Our organic cotton cloth diapers are affordable and dependable. By purchasing organic cotton you are not only supporting organic farming practices, you are putting the softest and healthiest fabric possible next to your baby’s skin.