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Explore thoughtful articles about organic cotton, natural fibres, everyday comfort and the choices behind Kottonology.

What Actually Makes a Fabric “Organic” and Does It Matter?

  • 〡 by Shauna Crilly

What actually makes a fabric “organic,” and does it really matter? This article breaks down the difference between organic cotton and conventional fabrics, explaining how materials are grown, processed, and finished before becoming clothing. It explores how dyes, treatments, and manufacturing methods can affect how fabric feels over time, not just when you first put...

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How Synthetic Fibres Are Created & Why They Feel Different

  • 〡 by Shauna Crilly
How Synthetic Fibres Are Created and Why They Feel DifferentMost fabrics have a story. Some start in a field. Others start in a lab. Polyester, nylon, acrylic. They all begin the same way. Not grown, but manufactured. Most synthetic fabrics begin with petrochemicals. Crude oil or natural gas is extracted and refined into smaller chemical components....
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