LUBBOCK, Texas — In Texas, cotton is sometimes considered king. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who oversees the state’s vast farming industry, often said, “farmers want everybody to wear cotton here in Texas. It’s our number one crop. You know we have seven million acres of cotton.”
But while cotton has long been a staple in fashion, the rise of cheap, mass-produced clothing—known as fast fashion—has led many consumers to buy cheaper, synthetic fabrics. However, there’s now a growing push to return to more natural fibers like cotton, wool and mohair.
Many people have been choosing synthetic fabrics like polyester because they’re inexpensive, but some experts say that comes with environmental costs. “There’s a push to get away from the synthetics and go back to more natural fibers,” said Commissioner Miller. And it’s not just about comfort—it’s about the environment too.
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