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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

In addition, most natural fibers are grown conventionally, which often means heavy use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified or treated seeds. Those fibers can be plant-derived, mycelium, cultivated animal cells, microbe-derived, recycled materials and blends. Cotton, the most used natural fiber, occupies 2.4

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