Tag: sustainable textiles
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Epoxidised Cottonseed Oil Shows Promise as a Textile Finish to Replace Formaldehyde-based Resins
A safer era for textile finishes begins with ECSO In a move that could reshape fabric finishing, researchers are exploring epoxidised cottonseed oil (ECSO) as a water-repellent, wrinkle-resistant coating for cotton textiles. The work, conducted in the labs of Cotton Incorporated in Cary, North Carolina, targets a long-standing problem in the garment industry: wrinkles and…
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Researchers Use Epoxidised Cottonseed Oil for Safer Textile Finishes
Introducing ECSO: A Safer Finish for Textiles Researchers are turning to epoxidised cottonseed oil (ECSO) as a promising alternative for textile finishes that traditionally relied on hazardous chemicals. This development comes as concerns over formaldehyde-based resins and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) escalate due to health risks and environmental persistence. The study, conducted in collaboration…