cotton
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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
“Our research found that even with common dyes and finishes, cotton remained biodegradable and, on average, biodegraded faster than an oak leaf under the same conditions,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Interest in natural fibers such as cotton and wool is rising as people seek clothing that’s safe and sustainable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
As research continues to evolve, so do chemical formulations and testing protocols across the textile supply chain, says Mary Ankeny, head of product development at Cotton Inc., which represents the U.S. cotton industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Like, yesterday at work when a jumbo-sized Pepsi spilled all over her T-shirt, she refused my spare shirt because it was a cotton-poly blend instead of something called OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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