Ingredient · Updated
Cotton
Found in 75 productsSee all
Nautica Intimates Organic Cotton Underwear 
Carhartt Women's TENCEL Fiber Series Relaxed Fit French Terry Crewneck Sweatshirt 
TOMMY HILFIGER Striped Sweater 
Levi's Premium Iconic Western Denim Shirt 
Polo Ralph Lauren Belted Silk-Blend A-Line Dress 
Organic Cotton Polo Shirt 3 Pack 
Ella & Sunday Nina Dress 
GAP Men's Pique Polo What is Cotton?
Cotton is a natural fiber from the seeds of the cotton plant, primarily composed of cellulose. The fibers are collected, cleaned, and spun into threads for textile production.
Cotton is widely used in clothing due to its softness, breathability, and durability. Being a textile material, there aren't direct health concerns associated with its presence in clothing, although some individuals can have allergies to residual chemicals from processing.
When you see cotton on a label in the clothing section, it's typically associated with these textile properties, rather than being an additive in food or personal-care products.
Commonly found in: Underwear, Blouses, Shorts, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Pants
The FDA does not regulate cotton as it is used in textiles, not in food products.
There is minimal research on cotton related to health as it is primarily a textile fiber, not ingested or applied as a chemical.
Cotton is plant-derived and generally considered vegan-friendly.
Scout's take
Natural plant fiber that is breathable and biodegradable with no microplastic shedding risk.
More from Scout's analyses
Natural breathable fiber.
from the analysis of LEVI'S Loosefit 565 Loose Straight Jeans Blue NightCotton is a conventional natural fiber that is widely used in clothing. It is breathable and comfortable, making it a popular choice for casual wear.
from the analysis of Levi's Women's Harlie Short-Sleeve Cropped ShirtCotton is a conventional natural fiber that is widely used in clothing. It provides comfort and breathability.
from the analysis of Lacoste Quarter-Zip Sweater BlueAll 75 products with Cotton
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Where Cotton shows up
- Jeans 10 products
- Workout Tops 8 products
- Sweatshirts 7 products
- Button-Up Shirts 7 products
- Workout Tanks 6 products
- Dresses 5 products
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