Organic cotton throw blanket

A lot of companies are labeling products as organic or ecological these days, but what exactly do these terms stand for? In the case of cotton, it means the fabric should have been grown without chemicals. Make sure this is the case before you purchase an organic throw or any other item labelled as being made from organic cotton.
Organic cotton throw blanket:

Organic cotton throw blanket pictured: Gaiam 100% Organic Cotton Eco Throw Blanket.