- 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 . . .
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 and Its Characteristics? - Knowing Fabric
Cotton is a natural fiber known for being soft, breathable, and highly absorbent Its strength and durability come from a unique ribbon-like shape with twists that create microfibrils
- 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
- Clemson scientists pioneer breakthroughs in cotton . . .
This research could benefit biotech companies, cotton seed producers, fashion brands and dye manufacturers seeking to reduce their environmental footprint
- What is Cotton Fabric: Properties, Varieties, Uses Global . . .
Discover everything about cotton fabric — from its types, properties uses to global production trends, sustainability challenges, and pricing insights
- COTTON Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of COTTON is a soft usually white fibrous substance composed of the hairs surrounding the seeds of various erect freely branching tropical plants (genus Gossypium) of the mallow family
|