Samples of polycotton waste textile (IMAGE) Universiteit van Amsterdam Caption Samples of polycotton waste textile before (left) and after (right) processing. The sample at the right is transparent since all cotton has been removed; only the polyester remains. Image: HIMS / Avantium. Credit Image: HIMS / Avantium Usage Restrictions No License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.