Why is cotton not very desirable to wear?

Answer 1

Cotton can shrink when washed. It will rub against the skin and is very itchy and irritating. It isn't good for the winter as it is thin and quite easy to rip. ---- I think what you are asking is why people look at a dress in cotton and a dress in silk and think the silk is more desirable. cotton is not considered very high-end and it is relatively cheap. Well for one thing, most tee shirts are made of 100% cotton, which are very desirable to wear against skin. 95% of all clothing is made of cotton. The people who find it undesirable may be allergic to it. More detail: Cotton is actually quite comfortable to wear, and to use in bedding, curtains, towels, etc. However, if the thread count is low (240 or lower), then it can feel scratchy, and less comfortable. But for the most part, cotton is one of the most durable fabrics, as well as comfortable and easy to clean fabrics we have. The better quality cotton products have a thread count of at least 300 (300 threads per square inch) and higher. Many bed linens, as well as clothing items, have a thread count up to 1,100 and even higher, which gives them a very soft, satiny feel. Items made of a higher thread count do not have the shrinkage problem that those made of a lower thread count do, nor do they wrinkle as easily, and are extremely comfortable and durable. Cotton is a natural fabric, so far fewer people feel discomfort with cotton than they do to synthetic (man made) fabrics, such as polyester. Actually, it is quite rare for a person to be allergic to cotton. Cotton allows the skin to breathe, and is absorbent, so it is also recommended by doctors over other fabrics. Because it is a natural and durable fabric, cotton is also used in the medical field for surgical gowns, masks, gauze bandages, etc. because of it's durability and it's easily sterilized. Cotton is also a renewable resource grown heavily in the southern part of the U.S., and is a valuable commodity.