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Intrinsic Properties of Cotton: Performance
Cotton is the all-natural fiber of choice for the ages, going back to the Egyptians and other civilizations of the…
Cotton Industry Rises to Meet Demand for Sustainability
The cotton industry has a demonstrated history of holding itself accountable when it comes to environmental effects like climate change and…
Difference Between Biodegradable and Compostable
You’ve probably heard of people having composting bins in their backyard but why don’t people have biodegradable bins, too? Even…
Cotton Farmers, National Cotton Council Work Together to Stop Contamination in U.S. Cotton
Did you know that cotton contamination is 100 percent preventable? In the past, many cotton industry experts and farmers believed…
How Cotton Is Used in Healthcare Applications
Cotton has a number of properties that make it well-suited to the healthcare industry. It is soft, absorbent, and hypoallergenic,…
The Evolution of Cotton – Part Two
In part one of this series on the evolution of cotton, we explored how a fiber with origins traced to…
The Evolution of Cotton – Part One
Cotton--there’s nothing quite like it. It’s soft, absorbent, and strong, and it gets stronger in conditions where other fibers wilt…
The New and Improved HyDri
Barnhardt Manufacturing has delivered the latest breakthrough in purified cotton with the release of its new and improved HyDri®, available…
What is a Micronaire in Cotton, and Why Does it Matter?
One of the more technical terms that come into play with cotton is the word “micronaire.” While many farmers and…
