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What are the advantages and disadvantages of cotton?
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Cotton is breathable and hypoallergenic, as well as being a renewable resource and biodegradable. On the minus side, it is prone to shrinking and not color-fast, so dyes tend to fade with washing. Also, compared with man-made fibers like polyester, cotton wears faster and holds moisture longer.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019