Search Results for: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton
production, but uptake of fully regenerative methods is low. certified organic cotton, which bans inputs of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, represents less than % of the global cotton market, while better cotton initiative (bci) cotton, which reduces these inputs, accounts for roughly % long-term
of care of a garment. blending more expensive materials with cheaper fibres also reduces cost. one of the most common examples is 'polycotton', a blend of polyester and cotton. compared to pure cotton, polycotton has a higher durability, crease resistance, and lower cost, but still maintains a cotton...
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/A-New-Textiles-Economy_Full-Report_Updated_1-12-17.pdf
production, but uptake of fully regenerative methods is low. certified organic cotton, which bans inputs of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, represents less than % of the global cotton market, while better cotton initiative (bci) cotton, which reduces these inputs, accounts for roughly % long-term
of care of a garment. blending more expensive materials with cheaper fibres also reduces cost. one of the most common examples is 'polycotton', a blend of polyester and cotton. compared to pure cotton, polycotton has a higher durability, crease resistance, and lower cost, but still maintains a cotton...
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/A-New-Textiles-Economy_Full-Report.pdf