Indeed, jokes come with organic clothing. Maybe it comes with the territory. Someone might say, "Organic Shirt? How does it taste???" All joking aside, what's great about organic clothing is that skeptics canfeel the difference immediately. Give that cynical friend of yours an organic tee shirt as a gift. Have them wear it a few times. They will immediately feel the soft, breathable, long lasting comfort of 100% organic cotton. When compared to conventional cotton clothing, organic clothing can fade slightly faster than conventional cotton clothing. That's not a bad thing when you consider that the dyes in organic clothing are derived primarily from natural plant sources.

The hidden truths behind the dyes in conventional cotton clothing are overwhelming. The synthetic chemicals that make up these dyes are designed to keep colors true, but our bodies can absorb many of these chemicals. The big question is one that concerns the health risks that can be attributed to these synthetic chemicals.

Conventional cotton clothing also brings up a host of other concerns too.

We know Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) play a big part in conventional cotton farming, yet will still don't know if GMO's have an effect on our health. Beyond this, harmful pesticides are abundant in conventional cotton processing. These are some of the same pesticides believed to have been used as nerve agents during World War II. As for the manufacturing of conventional cotton, a host of chemicals like flame retardants and other ingredients with words we can't even pronounce are abound. Read labels, or contact manufactures to learn about what goes into their products.

Keep in mind the old adage –

If your grandmother doesn't know what it is, she would never cook with it!

This goes for anything – from grandma's apple pie to your favorite tie. Relax with the peace of mind that organic clothing can offer.

As one of the leading online retailers for the Back Jack Floor Chair *see our original alternative- seating web shop: www.floorseating.com, we have had many, many inquiries over the years for an organic cotton version of this unique floor chair.

Now, we are very happy to announce the addition of an organic cotton version of the ever-popular Back Jack Floor Chair! For those who know, the patented Back Jack Floor Chair is quite unique – allowing the user to sit comfortably on the floor for long periods of time. Whether it is meditation, yoga, reading, dining, etc, the Organic Cotton Back Jack Chair is the comfortable alternative.

At this time, the organic cotton Back Jack is only available in Black and Natural original non-folding chair. We love the look and feel of both. Try both colors together – the black and natural complement each other very nicely. Also, did you know? We offer quantity discount of mix or match colors of ten or more chairs!

The fabric is slightly softer than Back Jacks' "tuff-duck" cotton. Our favorite is the natural color – reminiscent of that non-dyed look of a typical organic cotton grocery tote. We encourage you to give us your thoughts and musings on the great new Organic BackJack, or anything thing else.

Relax a little easier in an Organic Back Jack Chair!

In a time when environmental responsibility can seem like more of a marketing catchphrase than a substantive production ethic, Onno Textiles is an example of a company that is doing it right. Located in Boulder, Colorado, Onno produces "socially responsible t-shirts" for individual, wholesale and private label sales. These shirts are produced from sustainable fibers (organic cotton, bamboo and hemp) using socially responsible manufacturing, meaning Onno is invested in the product throughout the entire process from seed to store. They even buy carbon offsets to account for the environmental costs of shipping products.

Beyond investing in production, Onno makes an effort to inform their customers through their website, www.onnotextiles.com. The unique qualities and benefits of each material are showcased in an irreverent and refreshingly honest manner. Concerned about the effects of caustic soda used to process bamboo? So are they and they don't mind telling you so. They’re also strong advocates for legalizing industrial hemp farming in the United States. Their website is chock full of information about the raw materials they use, how they are turned into t-shirts and why you should care.

Perhaps most impressive is the fact that Onno didn't start out as an eco-oriented business. According to their website, they have transitioned to their current model, "in order to feel energized and passionate about our products." Onno Textiles clothes are economically, environmentally and socially conscious, adding up to a product that feels great to a customer’s skin, wallet and conscience.