cotton
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Farmworkers – who harvested cotton, vegetables and fruits — organized and marched for roughly 400 miles from the Valley to Austin to demand fair wages and better working conditions.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Researchers first collected plaque samples using cotton swabs on one side of each participant's mouth.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
As research continues to evolve, so do chemical formulations and testing protocols across the textile supply chain, says Mary Ankeny, head of product development at Cotton Inc., which represents the U.S. cotton industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Interest in natural fibers such as cotton and wool is rising as people seek clothing that’s safe and sustainable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The rainy season was taking hold and he now wore a heavy cotton smock each day instead of his light cloth draped toga-style over one shoulder.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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