Not a speck of cotton in these, I am certain, and the odor is mild, but bad. The size is wa-a-a-y too big. I thought being 96% cotton they would shrink in the was (plus the smell would come out). Quite certain even IF they had the claimed amount of cotton, they couldn't shrink enough. With the crotch at a reasonable level, the waist band went up to my armpits! I am so sick of the textiles from China being a scam. I wouldn't be surprised if they are trying to poison us. C'mon Best Buy -- have somSee full review