The Fibers in Your Closet: Understanding Cellulose Biodegradability and the...
Learn how cotton breaks down in nature, why synthetic fibers don’t, and what this means for your wardrobe and the planet. Backed by new biodegradability data.
The Urgency of Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Apparel Industry
Plastic Pollution from Apparel: The global apparel industry generated an estimated 8.3 million tons of plastic pollution in 2019, accounting for 14% of the total plastic pollution from all sectors.1 Synthetic Clothing Dominance: Synthetic Clothing as the Main Culprit:...
Cotton Microfibers Biodegrade Similar or Faster than Tissue Paper Microfibers...
Context: 45 pounds of toilet tissue is flushed each year, on average releasing 45 pounds cellulose microfibers. This is the equivalent shedding of 1.4 million T-shirt washes.1 Why this Matters: The contribution of cotton garments to the total cellulose microfibers...
Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be...
If fashion is to move to the future, sustainability must be at the forefront, which means moving away from synthetic, microplastic-producing textiles. And Plastic Free July might just be the opportune time to examine the benefits of moving toward natural fibers like cotton.
Cotton’s Biodegradability
What does it mean for a fiber to be biodegradable? Why is biodegradeability important? Biodegradable materials are materials that are able to break down in a natural environment. They can be decomposed by living organisms, mostly microorganisms such as...
Cotton’s Natural Biodegradability: Water
Discover why cotton is a sustainable choice. Cotton is a biodegradable, drought-tolerant crop and helps reduce plastic waste in our oceans. Check the label for cotton and help save our water.