Eco-Friendly

Step

Organic

Seed Preparation

• Uses untreated seeds
• Never uses GMO seeds

Soil & Water

• Builds strong soil through crop rotation
• Retains water more efficiently because of increased organic matter in the soil

Weed Control

• Physical removal rather than chemical destruction
• Controls weeds through cultivation and hand hoeing

Pest Control

• Maintains a balance between "pests" and their natural predators through healthy soil
• Uses beneficial insects, biological and cultural practices to control pests
• May use trap crops, planted to lure insects away from the cotton

Harvesting

• Relies mostly on the seasonal freeze for defoliation
• May stimulate defoliation through water management

Organic Cotton Certification

• USDA approved agent issues Organic cotton certification
• Anvil uses organic cotton which is certified through a number of different government approved agents. Among the certifiers are the TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture)

Gin, Spinning, Knitting & Weaving

• Machinery is cleaned before use to avoid any contamination

Dyeing & Finishing

• Only chemicals and materials that meet organic processing standards are used.
• Anvil uses products which conform to ETAD agreement standards and are free of environmentally unfriendly products. ETAD (Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigment Manufactures)

Cutting & Sewing

• Organic fabric is kept separate, clearly identified and tracked throughout the cutting and sewing process.
• Anvil is committed to leadership in socially responsible manufacturing practices.
• Our Organic Cotton sewing facility is certified by and maintains full compliance with global WRAP production principles. "WRAP" (Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production)