Why are organic items more expensive than items made from traditionally grown materials? (and other information)

I want to take some time to address this question. It was brought up in some comments left on an article written about us, and is respectably due an answer.
1. Organic cotton fabric is more expensive than traditional cotton. Why is this? Because the natural ingredients used to farm organically are more expensive than the toxic chemicals used to farm traditional cotton. Again, why? Because more toxic chemicals are sold and used, they are cheaper to produce. Also, when the organic cotton fibers are woven into fabric, the manufacturers are required to organically clean all of their equipment before weaving the fabric, adding more cost to weaving the fabric. However, the benefits of organic cotton are endless. See our "Why Organics" tab on our b&b site.
This blog post also offers excellent information on why organic clothing is more expensive than traditional fabric clothing. Click here.
2. Our garments are produced by local seamstresses in the Twin Cities and they are paid fair wages for their work. By supporting b&b, you are supporting local employment and fair wage employment.
3. b&b garments are meant to be used for more than one child - which is why we use fun and colorful but still classic patterns. Organic cotton will far outlast traditional cotton.
When I created butters&beans, I created it to fill a hole in the market - colorful organic baby clothing that was fun and full of texture. I did not have any intention of creating an unattainable product.
The benefits of buying organic clothing are endless...you are supporting the health of your body and our planet. You are supporting the health of those who farm the raw materials we use and eat (people DIE farming with traditional toxic chemicals). You support the economy of the third world countries that grow the raw materials (75% of traditional cotton is grown in third world countries).
Buying organics is a personal choice. Choosing to shop at places such as Walmart is a personal choice. However, if we all chose to support organics, we could make a big difference.