compostable and biodegradable compositions of a blend of natural cellulosic and thermoplastic biodegradable fibers are disclosed . typically the compositions include cotton and cellulose acetate . a process for the manufacture of a nonwoven composition which comprises a compostable blend of natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton and thermoplastic biodegradable fibers such as cellulose acetate ; the blend is then carded to obtain the nonwoven composition .