1.Cotton is a non-allergenic natural fibre that doesn’t irritate sensitive skin
2.Cotton’s softness makes it a preferred fabric for underwear and other garments worn close to the skin
3.Cotton’s adaptability allows it to blend easily with most other fibres including synthetics such as polyester and lycra and natural fibres like wool
4.Cotton is one of the easiest fabrics to dye, because it’s white in colour and very absorbant
5.Cotton has a high absorbency rate and holds up to 27 times its own weight in water
1.Cotton’s strength and absorbency make it an ideal fabric for medical and personal hygiene products such as bandages and swabs
2.Cotton breathes easily as a result of its unique fibre structure. This attribute makes cotton more comfortable to wear than artificial fibres unable to provide ventilation
2.Cotton breathes easily as a result of its unique fibre structure. This attribute makes cotton more comfortable to wear than artificial fibres unable to provide ventilation
3.Cotton keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter because it is a good conductor of heat
4.Cotton is often used in the manufacture of curtains, tents and tarpaulins as it is not easily damaged by sunlight
Unlike synthetic fibres, cotton is a natural product and contains no chemicals
5.Cotton is very versatile – it can be blended, coated, finished, is dry cleanable, machine washable and easy to print on
The fibre from one 227kg cotton bale can produce 215 pairs of jeans, 250 single bed sheets, 1,200 t-shirts, 2,100 pairs of boxer shorts, 3,000 nappies, 4,300 pairs of socks or 680,000 cotton balls
Cotton lint is spun then woven or knitted into fabrics such as velvet, coruroy, chambray, velour, jersey and flannel
About 60% of the world’s total cotton harvest is used to make clothing, with the rest used in home furnishings and industrial products
Well known cotton products include denim jeans, socks, towels, t-shirts, bed sheets and underwear
More unusual uses of cotton fibre include tents, car tire cord, fishnets and book binding
About 60% of the world’s total cotton harvest is used to make clothing, with the rest used in home furnishings and industrial products
Well known cotton products include denim jeans, socks, towels, t-shirts, bed sheets and underwear
More unusual uses of cotton fibre include tents, car tire cord, fishnets and book binding
Over half the weight of unprocessed cotton (seed cotton) is made up of seed
The most common uses of cottonseed are oil for cooking and feed for livestock. Cotton seed is pressed to make cottonseed oil. Cottonseed can be made into a meal and is a popular feed for cattle and livestock as it’s a great source of energy
Cottonseed oil can also be used in a range of industrial products such as soap, margarine, emulsifiers, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint, water proofing and candles
Cottonseed oil is cholesterol free, high in poly-unsaturated fats and contains high levels of anti oxidents (vitamin E) that contribute to its long shelf life
The most common uses of cottonseed are oil for cooking and feed for livestock. Cotton seed is pressed to make cottonseed oil. Cottonseed can be made into a meal and is a popular feed for cattle and livestock as it’s a great source of energy
Cottonseed oil can also be used in a range of industrial products such as soap, margarine, emulsifiers, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint, water proofing and candles
Cottonseed oil is cholesterol free, high in poly-unsaturated fats and contains high levels of anti oxidents (vitamin E) that contribute to its long shelf life
Products Made from Cotton Linters
Cotton linters are fine, very short fibres that remain on the cottonseed after ginning. They are curly fibres typically less than 3mm long
Linters are used in the manufacture of paper (such as archival paper and bank notes) and as a raw material in the manufacture of cellulose plastics
Linters are commonly used for medical supplies such as bandages, cotton buds, cotton balls and x-rays
Linters are used in the manufacture of paper (such as archival paper and bank notes) and as a raw material in the manufacture of cellulose plastics
Linters are commonly used for medical supplies such as bandages, cotton buds, cotton balls and x-rays
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