What is Organic Cotton? What Makes it Organic? There is an abundance of natural and synthetic materials available to today’s consumer, but when it comes to clothing and home furnishings, cotton is ...

A field of a genetically modified variety of cotton called Bt Cotton with inbuilt insecticide resistance, in India. Cotton's environmental impacts are well-publicized (if not well-understood), ...

The term Egyptian cotton has become shorthand for luxury in the world of bedding, apparel, and beyond, but what it is exactly is harder to define. While you might expect Egyptian cotton to come from ...

The organic cotton movement in India appears to be booming, but much of this growth is fake, say those who source, process and grow the cotton. Harvested organic cotton at a bioRe facility in Kasrawad ...

The fabric you choose for your sheets can make a bigger difference than you might think. Cotton has been a trusted favorite for generations; people love its natural fibers, crisp feel and the way it ...

Cotton candy is a favorite carnival snack. The melt-in-your-mouth treat has even been used as a beverage garnish. While cotton candy is popularly served at fairs and festivals, you can also make the ...

A good night’s sleep generally calls for a cozy mattress, a comfortable set of pillows and a soft set of cotton sheets. While there are countless cotton sheets available their quality tends to vary ...

A user’s guide to the latest cross-border social media fashion crisis. By Vanessa Friedman and Elizabeth Paton Last week, calls for the cancellation of H&M and other Western brands went out across ...

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