Cotton wool is not compostable – even though it’s a natural fibre, it becomes contaminated when used, with the likes of nail polish remover, facial toner or mascara. Photograph: iStock ...

Wool is a renewable resource, but sheep belch 20 to 30 liters of climate-changing methane per day; cotton's organic variety is grown without petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides, but, grown ...

Lifestyle Rachel Williams Fashion & Beauty Writer 12:17, 15 Nov 2022 Updated 12:19, 15 Nov 2022 Boots will be changing its cotton wool products to organic alternatives (Image: Getty images) ...

The term ‘organic’ is used for mattresses that have been made with non-toxic organic and natural materials such as cotton, wool and natural latex such as Talalay and Dunlop latex.

Unlike cotton, wool is an great insulator. When it's cold out your feet will be toasty and warm in your wool socks. Wool can absorb a high amount of moisture — much more than cotton.