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How is a cotton plant turned into fabric?
Cotton plants bloom when they mature, just as other plants and flowers do, usually in early fall. The bloom on the cotton plant looks pretty much like the cotton balls you buy for applying cosmetics, antiseptics, etc. But at the time the cotton is harvested, the cotton has seeds in it, which have to be removed. This is done at a cotton gin, a process commonly known as "cotton ginning". The cotton is then spun into a fine thread, then woven into fabric, much like other types of fabrics (silk, wool, etc.). The cotton seeds that are removed from the cotton blooms are also used. They are processed into oil, which has a number of uses.
How are synthetic fibers different from cotton fibers?
Cotton grows from a plant naturally, synthetics are manufactured fibers. Cotton absorbs moisture whereas synthetic fibres generally do not. Cotton is natural and can be eaten by insects whereas synthetic fibres can not, they are around in land fill for hundreds of years. Cotton does not trap moisture, it is permeable, many synthetic fibres are not. Both are polymers.
What are the different tools that scientists uses?
nifes and folks
What will happen if the mongo seed is exposed to wet cotton and left for 5 days?
the seed will sprout
What are some natural resources to make a sweater?
wool from sheep ... cotton from the cotton plant ....
What are the uses of cotton?
cotton is used for making clothes
Does Hollister use cotton or polyester?
Hollister uses a variety of different fabrics when making clothing. Consult label.
Which country produces the best cotton?
Best is a judgement and you are the judge. Different uses of cotton would dictate which type of cotton would be best. There is no one 'best' cotton, because it is so useful.
What are the uses of cotton cloth?
Cotton is not as warm or as water repellent as other fabrics.
What is the average price of a pack of cotton shirt?
At walmart a 4 or 5 pack is about $5 but im sure its different everywhere
What are the disadvantages of cotton?
It catches on fire easily. Cotton growing uses a lot of water.
Why does the us export a lot of its cotton yarn but china does not?
china uses their cotton yarndomestically
How tall is Jennifer Cotton?
Jennifer Cotton is 5' 5".
How tall is Candy Cotton?
Candi Cotton is 5' 6".
What are the uses for cotton?
For carnivals and other events.
How is cotton and synthetics different?
cotton is natural
Can cotton be an adverb?
No. It can be a noun or adjective, and colloquially a verb with two separate uses (cotton=approve,accept and cotton to=become aware of).
