"Conventional cotton" refers to cotton that is grown using traditional farming methods, which often involve the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Full definition
The growth and manufacturing of conventional cotton accounts for 25 % of all pesticide used in the world in a very toxic process. (theultimategreenstore.com)
Most still use conventional cotton which can be very harsh to the planet. (ecochildsplay.com)
The studies comparing cloth to disposable assume that cloth diapers are manufactured with conventional cotton, which requires a lot of pesticides and water to grow. (organicbabyatlanta.com)