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Copper in the textile industry

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

We did a post on copper over two years ago. Here’s the post if you missed it then, because the information is still valid: Copper is an essential trace element that is vital to life. The human body normally contains copper at a level of about 1.4 to 2.1 mg for each kg of body …

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Copper and fabric

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

Copper is an essential  trace element that is vital to life. The human body normally contains copper at a level of about 1.4 to 2.1 mg for each kg of body weight; and since the body can’t synthesize copper, the human diet must supply regular amounts for absorption.   The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that 10-12 …

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