Although cotton is a natural and biodegradable material, and its production involves relatively low CO2 emissions, growing cotton plants requires a significant amount of land, water, and unfortunately, pesticides and chemicals. On the other hand, a garment made from high-quality cotton lasts a long time. Moreover, many brands now exclusively use organic cotton, which involves the use of natural pesticides. Therefore, consciously purchasing a cotton garment is still better than buying a completely sustainable item you wouldn’t wear that often.