Cotton is the most widely produced natural fiber. It is ubiquitous, ranging in use from our garments, to our furniture and to our food. Approximately 25 million tons of cotton is cultivated yearly, and the demand for cotton is projected to rise by 16% (29mt) by 2028. This rise is attributed to the fast-fashion model increasing clothing consumption. The cotton industry provides income for 250 million people worldwide and is a significant component of the global supply chain. However, cotton production poses extremely detrimental environmental effects. Cotton agriculture accounts for 3% of the total amount of water consumed by agriculture. An extremely high carbon-intensive process, growing, shipping, and producing the final product from raw cotton releases CO2 in the atmosphere. It also heavily relies on pesticides and fertilizers for its growth. Organically produced cotton employs efficient techniques - it uses less water and pesticides but does not affect the CO2 emitted during cotton transportation. Despite the general agreement that organic cotton is better for the environment, 2019 data shows that less than 1% of the world uses organic farming practices; however, demands are increasing. A driver for the increasing organic cotton demand is textile companies' shift to sustainable practices under the SDGs to address the climate crisis. This paper aims to evaluate conventional versus organic cotton production's life cycle by reviewing published articles and peer-reviewed journals. An analysis of the life cycles will be conducted to identify the differences in technological, environmental, and social dimensions of the three types of cotton production. Lastly, the paper will discuss the challenges and deterrents behind adopting organic cotton farming and the integration of cradle-to-cradle philosophy with organic cotton to create sustainable products.