Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Organic vs conventional cotton - what's the difference? And why should you buy organic cotton?

Let me walk you through the 4 main differences between organic and conventional cotton, and the reasons you really should try to buy organic cotton whenever you can!

Want to see my original references? Head to notraceshop.com/orgcotton for the full list of scientific papers!

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