How to Use cotton to in a Sentence

cotton to

verb
  • And made from 100% cotton to boot.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
  • From linen and cotton to silky satin, these are my picks for chic, lightweight pants.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • It is made of 100% cotton to keep the baby cozy.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Make your bed with natural fibers like linen and cotton to keep cool and stay away from flannel.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Then there’s the problem with cheap cotton to consider.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • It can also be blended with recycled cotton to be used as a carrier fiber.
    — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The material absorbs 70% more moisture than cotton to help keep you cool and dry.
    — ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • There are different fabric options from cotton to silky nylon to a polyester/spandex blend, but always in white.
    — Ciara Hulet, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Hemlines rise and fall, fabrics shift from crisp cotton to fluid silk, and silhouettes evolve from oversized to tailored.
    — Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Designed for hot climates, this gauze maxi dress uses airy, textured cotton to prevent overheating.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Water causes cotton to expand rather than dissolve, which can create obstructions in pipes.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
  • Entire sectors—from cotton to polysilicon—have had to reassess sourcing practices.
    — Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The recent abolition of these tariffs comes as the country has shifted from exporting more cotton to importing more fiber.
    — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Keep reading to find out how to remove wrinkles from every type of material, from cotton to denim and everything in between.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • They’re made from heat-resistant cotton to protect your hands from burns with a textured silicone material on the inside that provides extra grip.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Turn on air conditioning to keep your home cool, and wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing made of fabrics like cotton to prevent irritation and overheating.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Named for the agricultural term describing how soil and climate shape flavor, Terroir blends jute and cotton to create a richly tactile surface inspired by tea-growing landscapes.
    — Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.
    — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Artist Diane Valentino creates colorful hats, crafted from recycled materials ranging from quilt-like cottons to crochet or any fabric that catches her eye.
    — Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Hurley said wool is mostly blended with cotton to retain denim’s structure and traditional aesthetic, but newer combinations like wool-lyocell, wool-linen/hemp, and wool-synthetic blends are gaining traction.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
  • This is partly because aspects such as the dye uptake and washdown varied in appearance from cotton to TENCEL™ Lyocell-containing warps, or the exterior side of the denim weave.
    — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In a letter to Muhammad Aurangzeb, the federal finance minister, last month, the organization called for interest-free government loans, electricity bill waivers, fertilizer subsidies and sales tax exemptions on domestic cotton to aid with recovery.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025

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