Cotton

  • Cotton is one of the most common plant-origin textile fibers.
  • Fibres are the hairs on the seeds of cotton, which are then spun into cotton yarn and fabric.
  • It is the most important natural fiber used in the textile production of clothing and household goods.
  • Fibres are the hairs on the seeds of cotton, which are then spun into cotton yarn and fabric.
  • Cotton is the most widely profitable non-food crop in the world.
  • Cotton requires multiple treatments before being turned into yarn.
  • The basis of the cotton fiber fabric is 95% cellulose, which provides its relative strength. The longer fibres are used to make yarn and then fabric.
  • The classification of cotton fabric is extensive, as it considers how the fibers are woven, the density of their adhesion, and the subsequent processing of the material.

Advantages of Cotton:

  • Strength
  • Heat resistance
  • Absorbs moisture
  • Air permeability
  • Hypoallergenic