Cotton yarn
Organic cotton yarn
Organic cotton yarn is super suitable for knitting dishcloths, as crochet yarn and also for summer clothes and children's clothes.
We have a huge selection of organic cotton yarn in the finest colours. Read more about why you should choose organic cotton yarn at the bottom of the page. If you just need an idea for a new knitting project, you can be inspired right here.
Why should you choose organic cotton yarn?
Cotton is one of the most sprayed crops in the world. If you want to get rid of large amounts of pesticide residues in your cotton, that is the biggest argument. You are also doing the environment a huge favor by choosing organic cotton yarn.
We also have a large selection of GOTS certified yarn, which is your guarantee that the organic cotton yarn has been properly processed from seed to finished dyed product. A great deal of organic cotton can be dyed with problematic dyes even if the cotton is organic.
The GOTS certified yarn is from BC Garnwhich is also a nice affordable alternative.
All the organic cotton yarn we have here in the shop is something we can vouch for. Even if it is not GOTS certified. So choose confidently the organic cotton yarn you want here at Økofamily.
Cotton yarn and the unique properties
Cotton is one of the most used yarns in the textile industry. And it is not without reason.
Cotton yarn has some fantastic properties.
Cotton yarn is namely:
- Extremely durable
- Soft against the skin
- Super absorbent
- Washable at high temperatures
- Not particularly heat insulating, which can be an advantage in summer