Cotton

Calico Reusable Bags

• Calico is a cotton fibre that is unbleached and not fully processed
• Since this is essentially a cotton bag, it is very resource intensive, giving it a high carbon footprint
• Has to be used hundreds of times to match the environmental performance of alternatives

Advantages

• Lack of bleaching and processing makes this type of cotton bag kinder to the environment than plastic bags
• The fabric is relatively cheap to produce
• These bags are strong and durable, but subject to shrinking when washed in warm or hot water