Decomposition of cotton fabric of different weights (GSM) - pilot study 2023

This dataset describes decomposition of white cotton fabric of 3 different weights (GSM) of 135, 170 and 200 GSM. It contains weight, tensile strength, visual colour assessment, and electronic colour assessment in CIEL*a*b* colour space before burial and after recoveries at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. The samples were buried in University of Dundee allotments.

Data are embargoed until 09 01 2026 pending associated article publication.