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USDA Addresses Plastic Contamination in US Cotton
New Codes for Plastic found in Cotton Samples Plastic contamination in US-grown cotton is a significant issue throughout the supply…
World of Wipes Conference Reveals Economic Impact of Nonwovens in North Carolina
Barnhardt Cotton recently participated in the World of Wipes Conference in Chicago, an annual production of the Association of the…
Why Purified Cotton Is So Popular in Baby Products
All over the world, mothers of newborns are very sensitized to the ingredients being used in anything they use with…
The Journey of Cotton: Nonwoven Manufacturing & Conversion into Final Products
In the last installment of The Journey of Cotton, we reviewed the different finishes that can be applied to cotton. After…
China Shuts Down Polyester Plants, Industry Sees Ripple Effect
As part of an unprecedented crackdown on pollution from its manufacturing sector, the Chinese government has shut down nearly 40…
The Journey of Cotton: Finishing
In the last installment of The Journey of Cotton, we reviewed the purification process. Cotton naturally possesses oils and waxes,…
Extraneous Matter in US Cotton
As the appeal of more natural products continues to grow around the world, demand for US grown cotton leads the…
Domestic and Global Cotton Markets: Economic Outlook 2nd Quarter 2018
As cotton gins across America finish ginning the last of the 2017 crop, they have ginned almost 19.5 million bales…
The Journey of Cotton: Purification
This post is part of our blog series entitled “The Journey of Cotton.” This series will focus on the seven…
