“Add to that its sustainability benefits, and it’s no surprise that cotton remains one of the most sought-after fibers,” ...

The nanoscale and hydrophobic structures of the network enable the otherwise water-absorbing cotton to repel water nearly as efficiently as the lotus leaf. Furthermore, the treated fabrics are ...

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We may not think too much about the sheets stacked in the hot press, but different types can offer various comfort levels, as ...

Xinjiang cotton is some of the best fabric in the world. It's also, human rights campaigners say, produced by forced labour. Some Western brands have removed it from their supply chains ...

Peter A. Coclanis, Journal of Southern History 'This is a beautiful book, packed with dozens of rich photographs of cotton fabric and contemporary paintings … Riello preserves a level of nuance and ...