cotton
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While the U.S. restricts companies from importing goods such as cotton and textiles from the region, in general it doesn’t prohibit American firms from selling there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Scientists are finding chemicals in cotton and other natural-fiber clothing that, in studies not specific to apparel, have been shown to penetrate skin and cause health effects at sufficient exposures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He recently found that cotton, organic cotton and polyester microfibers caused cellular and DNA damage in mangrove oysters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He also contributed to a 2024 study that found that cotton and polyester microfibers disrupted the development of sea urchin embryos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
I straightened my spine and smoothed my blue cotton frock.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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