{"id":665774,"date":"2025-04-30T18:17:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T22:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=665774"},"modified":"2025-04-30T18:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T22:20:21","slug":"does-cotton-smell-less-bad-than-polyester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/30\/does-cotton-smell-less-bad-than-polyester\/","title":{"rendered":"Does cotton smell less bad than polyester?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand towels in the kitchen, 100% cotton is best? Or some other natural 100%?<br>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cotton generally smells less bad than polyester because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a natural, breathable fiber that absorbs moisture and allows air circulation, reducing odor buildup. Polyester, a synthetic material, traps heat and moisture, creating a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria. Studies, like one from the University of Alberta (2014), show polyester retains odors more than cotton after sweating. Washing habits and fabric blends can affect this, but cotton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtues of 100% cotton <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100% cotton offers several virtues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breathability<\/strong>: Naturally porous, cotton allows air circulation, keeping you cool and comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moisture Absorption<\/strong>: Absorbs sweat and moisture, reducing odor and bacterial growth compared to synthetics like polyester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Softness<\/strong>: Feels gentle on the skin, ideal for sensitive skin or allergies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypoallergenic<\/strong>: Less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions than synthetic fabrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability<\/strong>: Strong fibers withstand frequent washing and wear when properly cared for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biodegradability<\/strong>: Eco-friendly, as it decomposes naturally unlike synthetic materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatility<\/strong>: Adapts to various dyes and weaves, offering diverse styles and textures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature Regulation<\/strong>: Keeps you warm in cool weather and cool in warm weather due to its natural insulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it may wrinkle more and dry slower than synthetics, its comfort, sustainability, and odor resistance make it a preferred choice for clothing, bedding, and towels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hand towels in the kitchen, 100% cotton is best? Or some other natural 100%?. Cotton generally smells less bad than polyester because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a natural, breathable fiber that absorbs moisture and allows air circulation, \u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_ek_photo_artist_note":"","_ek_photo_thesis":"","_ek_photo_camera":"","_ek_photo_place":"","_ek_photo_human_moment":"","_ek_photo_sequence":"","_ek_photo_question":"","_ek_photo_canonical_claim":"","_ek_photo_ai_summary":"","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-665774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-posts"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=665774"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":665776,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665774\/revisions\/665776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=665774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=665774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=665774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}