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04/03/2020 – Environmentally friendly textiles

Cotton is biodegradable

The worldwide cotton consumption is estimated at about 26 mn tons. Altogether, the need for all fibres on the part of the textile industry is considerably higher.

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Comparison of biodegradability of different textile materials in the ground. © Cotton Incorporated

 
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Comparison of biodegradability of different textile materials in the ground. © Cotton Incorporated

 
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Microfibers made of 100 percent cotton or other cellulose fibers degrade in water. © Cotton Incorporated

 
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