Plus Size Organic Clothing

Sustainability

The use of sustainable attractive clothing is part of a growing movement to promote earth-friendly alternatives in an effort to reduce consumer impact on the world's delicate ecosystems. If want to join this earth-friendly trend to wear organic clothing, look for these sustainable fabrics:

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown without synthetic fertilizers and toxins and is produced without using chemical bleaches and dyes. Today, organically grown cotton is used to make many items of clothing, including plus size:

• Shirts
• Pants
• Socks
• Underwear
• Skirts
• Blouses

Flax

Flax fibers are processed, spun and woven into strong, durable cloth called linen. Wearing linen helps keep you cool and dry because it can absorb up to 20 percent of its weight in moisture before feeling damp. Here are a few more advantages:

• Becomes softer and stronger the more it is used
• Remains colorfast
• Launders well
• Non-allergenic
• Biodegradable, recyclable fibers

Bamboo

Bamboo clothing, in both regular sizes and full-figured, drapes and feels much like silk. However, it's more durable and less expensive than silk. Bamboo wicks moisture away from the body and is more antibacterial than fabrics like cotton or wool. This is due to its unique micro-structure which allows bamboo apparel to absorb and evaporate perspiration faster than other fabric. Other attractive advantages to bamboo include:

• Soft
• Natural sheen
• Can be washed and dried
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic
• Biodegradable

Hemp

Hemp is also used to make linen. In fact, hemp yields about twice that of flax and the fabrics are almost identical.

Buying Plus Size Organic Clothing

Finding organic clothing in general is becoming easier as more of the general population become aware of environmental issues. Plus size organic clothing can be found easily by shopping on the Internet.

Rawganique.com

Rawganique offers a selection of organic hemp clothing in plus sizes. Items found in their online catalog include:

• Unisex low-rise hemp jeans
• Unisex hemp or linen yoga karate pants
• Unisex hemp yoga pants
• Euro-style hemp jacket
• Organic cotton work overalls
• Organic Pima cotton underwear
• Women's relaxed hemp shirt
• Audrey Hemp wedding dress and evening gown

Generous Fashions

Generous Fashions motto is "living life large." Their large selection of plus size clothing includes some organic selections:

• Rose Collection – Organic rayon and satin
• Organic Wearever (shirt dress)
• Early Evening Batik Collection (Long)
• Mixed Bouquet Jacket/Blouse Collection (Teal)
• "V" Caftan Top

SoulFlower.com

Soul Flower has been around since 1999 when it started as a boutique specializing in "phunky" clothing and other gift items. Today, it sells strictly online or through their mail order catalog. The selections are reminiscent of the "hippy" era:

• Tier Tie-Dyed Skirt in greens purples and blues
• Indian Kurta Plus Size in beige, black, white, or olive
• Plus Size Patchworked Wrap Skirt in multicolor

Woman Within

Woman Within's online shop offers speed, privacy, and among their many styles a small selection of organic fashions:

• Organic cotton stretch knit pants
• Organic cotton stretch knit flyaway cardigan
• Organic cotton stretch knit tank

Why Organic is Better

Manufacturers cannot just slap an "organic" label on a product. To meet standards, a field must be pesticide-free for at least three years to be certified as organic, and the product must be processed according to international organic standards. Because of these strict guidelines the earth becomes healthier and people who suffer from allergies or experience chemical sensitivity can benefit from purchasing organic clothing.