Choosing quality fabrics for your baby’s wardrobe is important. A baby’s skin is sensitive and prone to irritation. To ensure your baby’s comfort and prevent any unnecessary rashes and itchiness, wearing Pima cotton baby clothes is a must for your baby.

Pima cotton, formally known as Gossypium barbadense, is especially known for its long, silky fibers and is referred to as extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the textile world. This fabric originated in southwest Ecuador and northwest Peru. The Pima variety accounts for only 2% of the world’s cotton and is cultivated mainly in Peru, the southwest United States, and Australia. As an ELS, Pima cotton has been steadily gaining popularity since the 1970s due to its versatility, durability, and softness. It now rivals Eqyptian cotton and is known as being the “cashmere” cotton.

While traditional cotton is ubiquitous in baby clothing lines, here are a few reasons to stay away from this mainstream fabric and opt for Pima cotton baby clothes instead:

• Heavy pesticide use: Standard cotton production accounts for 18% of pesticide use and 25% of insecticide use worldwide. It is possible to expose your baby to trace chemicals when traditional cotton is worn.
• Public health risk: Each year, more than 10,000 farmers in the United States die from cancers linked to pesticide use. People near cotton farms could ingest pesticides that have seeped into the ground. These harsh chemicals are also associated with other health issues, such as ADHD, immune disorders, and birth defects.
• Harsh chemical processing: Chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde are involved in conventional cotton processing. Dyed cotton fabrics may contain possible carcinogens.

The advantages of Pima cotton completely eclipse the convenience of conventional cotton. Here are four reasons to opt for Pima cotton baby clothes.

1. Silky, soft fabric: Pima cotton can be spun into very fine yarn threads. Some varieties can be spun as fine as 140 single threads, resulting in a much softer fabric than regular cotton.
2. Reliable durability: Because this type of cotton measures more than one inch, versus the half an inch length of mainstream alternatives. Pima is durable and resistant to pilling. Pima cotton baby clothes can help you survive the daily baby struggle.
3. Lasting color: The Pima variety retains its color and maintains its color vibrancy even after machine washes.
4. Safe for sensitive skin: Pima cotton is breathable and hypoallergenic. Your baby’s skin is less likely to become irritated if you select Pima cotton baby clothes.

At The Smiley Baby, we aim to achieve perfection by providing baby clothes that are made from 100% hand-harvested Peruvian Pima cotton. We understand that you want only the best for your baby, and we strive to deliver! View our collection of Pima cotton baby clothes. Your baby will love the cashmere feel of our entire line. Email us at contactus@thesmileybaby.com with any questions you have!