These 13 brands are making some of the best sustainable bedding on the market — made from organic cotton, hemp, eucalyptus ...

This harvest season, the unseasonal rains, however, have caused the cotton bolls to decay and many flowers and bracts have fallen off. Also, the ripe bolls are wet from the rain, say farmers.

Cultivated in over 100 countries, cotton is not only essential for global trade, but also for the livelihoods of millions, particularly in developing regions. However, the cotton-to-clothing value ...

The opening of cotton bolls is an important characteristic that influences the precocity of cotton. In the field, farmers often use chemical defoliants to induce cotton leaves to fall off earlier, ...

The thrill of making a new addition to your wardrobe for any reason can make that spur-of-the-moment buy feel worth it — but ...

The Boll & Branch Waffle Blanket feels more lofty than other cotton blankets, with a pleasant spring to the fabric. Photo: Michael Hession The honeycomb texture allows air to move freely through ...

researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the flammability of cotton using a polyelectrolyte complex coating. The coating can be tailored for various textiles, such as clothing or ...

It has a cotton shell, which is a nice touch for some added breathability, too. This two-pack of pillows holds a pretty close candle to the Boll & Branch pillow above with a price per pillow that ...

On Wednesday mornings, Janet and Grace buy bundles of used clothing that have been shipped to Accra, Ghana, from across the world. They spend the rest of their day sifting through these bundles ...