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The Cotton of the Future

They say cotton is the fabric of our lives. But to environmentalists, cotton production is a thorn in the earth's side. Often considered the world's dirtiest crop, cotton's synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and extreme water use has consumers reconsidering the clothing fabric. It's time to take a good hard look at cotton and compare it to the alternatives.