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Cotton vs. Rayon: A Look at Sustainability Issues

Recorded May 19, 2025

Join Renée Lamb, Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University,
as she presents Cotton vs. Rayon – A Look at Sustainability Issues.

Consumer demands for sustainable fashion are on the rise, requiring companies to look for more sustainable fiber choices. Two fibers often touted for their sustainability are cotton and rayon. Cotton has been a long-time staple, while rayon, newer to the industry, can now be found everywhere. Both have seen a resurgence as consumers look for fabric choices that are free of petroleum inputs, don’t contribute to micro-plastic pollution, and have highly desirable features such as comfort and dyeability. This presentation will dig deeper into each fiber, weighing the pros and cons for each, and asking if one over the other might be a new sustainability superhero.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an expert in sustainable design, ethical consumerism, and conscious fashion development. Register now to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainable textiles!

  • Renée Lamb is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, a recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Scholars award, and the founder of Soulié, an artisan-based social enterprise. Her work focuses on identifying opportunities to increase personal capacity, foster poverty reduction and implement culturally sensitive development through education, informative design, conscious consumerism, and corporate citizenship. Her design work has been represented both nationally and internationally by publications such as Vogue Paris, Yoga Journal, Mantra Yoga + Health, among others.

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