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Calling it 100% Organic Cotton if it’s Stuffed wi
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Last updated: Monday, April 13, 2009

How do you know if it is really organic cotton or not?  I recently had a commenter on my other blog who was upset after ordering an “organic cotton crib set” only to realize the bumper was filled with polyester fiber.  Was this false advertising or labeling? The Textile Products Identification Act , enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), governs

the labeling of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and the clothes and household items made from them.  It regulates what manufacturers must include on labels and written advertisements.  But what is and what isn’t required may be misleading to some. Read more of this story »

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Calling it 100% Organic Cotton if it’s Stuffed with Polyester?

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