I don't know about cotton, but when I was spinning I was told to NOT store any fibers, such as alpaca and wool in closed containers because it would build up an odor.
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Can't say I enjoy the smell of W&N batting when I first open the package.
It smells very dusty. Once it's sandwiched I don't smell it as much.
How do you store your batting? I store mine in big plastic totes because
we've been having very high humidity this past summer.