Where COTTON is unique?
• In cotton, nature has given us an all-round utility fiber that is second to none. Cotton fabrics combine remarkable durability with attractive wearing qualities. Cotton fabrics have pleasant feel or handle. They are cool in hot weather.
• Cotton is inherently strong and it is stronger in wet condition than dry. This properties allows cotton garments repeated washing without any significant damage. It is therefore ideal for household goods and garments that can be laundered and time again.
• The resistance of cotton to washing and wear is matched by the permanence of many cotton dyes. Cotton can be dyed easily and the color will often remain fast to repeated washing and to prolonged wear.
• Cotton cellulose is not affected excessively by moderate heat, so that cotton fabrics can be ironed with a hot iron without any damage. Cotton fabrics come up crisp and fresh on ironing.
• The strength of cotton fiber is one of the main factors in cottons hard wearing qualities. But fiber strength alone does not confer this property. The twist and convolutions in cotton fibers enables them to grip one another during spinning and increase the yarn strength.
• The cotton fibers are fairly rigid and stiff and cotton yarns and fabrics are not as flexible as woolen fabrics. To achieve flexibility, cotton can be spun into fine yarns and made into a tight woven fabric. Poplins, Voiles and flannel are made in this way. They are extremely flexible.
• Although cotton is used in great quantity as a fabric for hot weather wear, it is ale to provide warmth as well.
• Much of the comfort of a textile material depends upon its ability to absorb and desorbs moisture. Cotton fibers can absorb appreciable amount of moisture and they can also get rid of it by passing through the air under favorable condition. Cotton garments are therefore comfortable and cool, passing on the perspiration from the body into the surrounding air.
• The absorbency of cotton makes it and excellent material for house-hold fabrics.
• Cotton is widely used in making rainwear fabrics. It can be woven tightly to keep out the driving wind and rain, yet the fabric will allow perspiration to escape. In this case, additional water proofing finishing is done on the outside of the fabric.
• Cotton has also so many versatile uses. It goes into boots and shoes, carpets and curtains, clothing and hats, and so on…
