- Cotton - Wikipedia
Cotton (from Arabic qutn) is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor percentages of waxes, fats, pectins, and water
- Cotton | Description, Fiber, History, Production, Uses, Botanical Name . . .
Cotton is the seed-hair fiber of several species of plants of the genus Gossypium, belonging to the hibiscus, or mallow, family Cotton, one of the world’s leading agricultural crops, is plentiful and economically produced, making cotton products relatively inexpensive
- What is Cotton - University of Utah
Cotton is the most widely produced natural fiber on the planet Other natural fibers include silk, made from the cocoons of silkworms; wool, made from the fur of sheep or alpacas; and linen, made from fibers in the stems of flax plants
- The Story of Cotton- History of Cotton
Tells the story of cotton -- where and how it's grown, processed and woven into cloth -- in simple terms
- Cotton Fiber: Its Properties, Uses, and Production
Cotton fiber is a widely used natural material, deeply woven into human history Its presence spans millennia, serving as a foundational element for textiles across diverse cultures and civilizations
- History of cotton - Wikipedia
History of cotton The history of cotton can be traced from its domestication, through the important role it played in the history of India, the British Empire, and the United States, to its continuing importance as a crop and agricultural commercial product The history of the domestication of cotton is very complex and is not known exactly
- cotton summary | Britannica
cotton, Seed-hair fibre of various plants of the genus Gossypium, in the mallow family, native to most subtropical countries
- Cotton: From Field to Fabric Introduction
From all types of apparel, including astronauts’ in-flight space suits, to sheets and towels, tarpaulins and tents, and wipes and other personal care products, cotton in today’s fast-moving world is still nature’s wonder fiber It provides thousands of useful products and supports millions of jobs as it moves from field to fabric
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