The Most Popular Fiber In The World.
DESCRIPTION
Cotton is a seed fiber grown as a protective case around the seed of the cotton plant. Known to be the most popular natural fiber in the world, it is soft and fluffy to the touch and is usually off-white in color.
Story:
Derived from the Arabic word “Kutan”, cotton’s been grown for more than 6000 years. First found woven in cloth around 3000BC in Pakistan, it was then brought to Europe in about 800 AD by 1500 was known throughout the world.
Manufacturing:
Conventional cotton requires extremely high moisture levels, resulting from rainfall or irrigation during the growing season, and a warm, dry season during the picking period. Picked cotton will go through ginning to separate the fibers from the seeds. Significant ecological and social impact caused by large-scale intensive production is a great concern in the industry.
Potential impact:
High global demand for cotton encourages large-scale intensive production. This requires a high usage of toxic chemicals and huge water consumption.
Sustainable Options:
Organic cotton and color cotton are some sustainable options that have been promoted to replace conventional cotton, with fewer synthetic agricultural chemicals and less water usage.
seed fiber:
W: 11-22 microns
L: 10-65 mm
Wash Instruction:
[1]Wash in warm or cool water. [2]Machine washable. [3,4]Can be air dried or machine dried. [7] Able to iron at high heat.
Characteristics
- Lightweight
- Durable, remains strong when wet
- Breathable and wearable all year round
- Absorbs and releases moisture very quickly
- Takes dye well but prone to discolor after wash
- Not stable and tends to shrink
- Prone to wrinkle
- Does not gather static electricity
Class of Cotton:
The grade of cotton depends on cleanliness, whiteness, fiber length, and fiber strength, but a longer staple usually indicates higher quality with a smoother hand feel.
| STAPLE | LENGTH | CHARACTERISTICS |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Long | >35mm | Thin, long, smooth, soft, and glossy |
| Long | 30-65mm | Smooth and soft |
| Medium | 20-30mm | More abundant |
| Short | <20mm | Thick, Short, Coarse |
Extra Long Staple
Supine from America, Sea Island cotton from the Caribbean, and Giza cotton from Egypt are cottons with the highest qualities. They are all extra-long staple and very soft to the touch.
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