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All cotton used for Cottover is organic. Organic means the growth of a crop, in this case cotton which is a natural fiber. Organic means growth in harmony with nature according to international agreed criteria. When the cotton is being cultured without stress from chemical fertilizers it develops a high quality with long, smooth and soft fibers, practically, organic cotton means the following three things; 1. No synthetic pesticides against insects and fungi, only physical weed control 2. No chemical fertilizers 3. No genetically modified crops (GMO) As the cotton moves along the production chain transaction certificates are issued by a certification body each time when being transported. The transaction certificates make it possible to track the cotton fibers during transfers between all subcontractors and certify the authenticity of the final product. 21