Pros, Soft and comfortable to wear, Breathable and cool in warm weather, Made from a natural plant fibre, Biodegradable and breaks down naturally, Does not release microplastics when washed, Easy to dye and manufacture, Widely available and commonly used, Can be recycled or reused, Cons, Requires very large amounts of water to grow, Conventional cotton farming uses pesticides and fertilisers, Farming can damage soil and waterways, Producing cotton can create pollution from chemicals and dyes, Large amounts of land are needed to grow cotton crops, Cotton clothing can wear out faster than some synthetic fabrics, Transporting and processing cotton uses energy and creates emissions, Fast fashion cotton clothing is often thrown away quickly, creating textile waste

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