With the holiday shopping season upon us, whether you’re taking advantage of a sale to purchase something for yourself or satisfying a loved one’s Christmas wish list, consider something made from cotton. This could be a pair of trendy jeans, a set of soft cotton towels or sheets, or something made with cottonseed oil for your favorite foodie, or even cold hard cash! Did you know U.S. paper currency is made of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen?
According to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM Survey, holiday shoppers plan to spend $725 on holiday gifts this year, down 5 percent from 2019. Of the total amount estimated to be spent on gifts, Cotton Incorporated says about $283 will be spent on clothing items.
Don’t forget while you are out shopping this season that many of your local shops, family-owned stores and boutiques carry cotton products. Consider shopping local this year!