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> Textile scientists and engineers are also working on fabrics that resist shrinkage through advanced material design. Among promising innovations are blended yarns that combine natural and synthetic fibres.

Can someone who knows things about textiles explain to me how the above is different than all the many items I own that say on the label, 60%/40% blend polyester/cotton, etc. I assumed that's what these were.





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