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Cotton is significantly more environmentally impactful than silk. (Cotton is less environmentally friendly than silk)The drawbacks of cotton are:
- the amount of land required to supply the worlds needs which reduces the land for food farming
- cotton requires large amounts of irrigation water
- cotton requires continuous applications of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer
- cotton transformation into fabric is water intensive
- No part of the plant is edible
The environmental impacts of silk are minimal:
- the silkworm eats mulberry leaves which are hardy requiring little pesticide herbicides or water
- the silkworm itself is highly bred so it cannot survive or exist in nature
- the dead larva can be consumed as food (Beondegi - Korea)
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How does the manufacturing synthetic fiber affect the cotton?
Simple. If more synthetic fiber is used less cotton will be needed
Why is cotton better than a synthetic fiber?
Cotton is suggested because it's very breathable and is lite.
How is rayon diffrent from cotton?
Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. ecause it is produced from naturally occurring polymer, it is neither a truly a synthetic fiber nor a natural fiber; it is a semi-synthetic or artificial.Cotton is a natural fiber from a tree or bush.
What invention by Eli Whitney separated the cotton seed from the fiber?
Eli Whitney is credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793, which separated cotton seeds from the fiber at a faster rate than by hand. This invention revolutionized the cotton industry, making cotton production more efficient and profitable.
What materials use cotton fiber?
Cotton fibre is useful in the fabrication of textiles, sleeping platforms and bedding materials, and more.
What is the cotton?
The Cotton Gin was a machine that quickly and easily separates the cottonseeds from cotton fiber. It helped farmers make more money and made cotton production so much easier.
Does a cotton has higher thermal conductivity than silk?
No, cotton has a higher thermal conductivity than silk. Cotton is a natural fiber that conducts heat more effectively than silk, which is a protein-based fiber known for its insulating properties.
What are the differences between bamboo fiber and cotton in terms of sustainability and comfort?
Bamboo fiber is more sustainable than cotton because bamboo grows quickly and requires less water and pesticides. Bamboo fabric is also softer and more breathable than cotton, providing better comfort.
What invention made cotton more profitable for the south?
The Cotton Gin. It allowed for mechanical separation of the cotton fibers from cotton seeds, which radically increased the amount of cotton fiber able to be processed in a single day.
What is the cotton gin?
The Cotton Gin was a machine that quickly and easily separates the cottonseeds from cotton fiber. It helped farmers make more money and made cotton production so much easier.
Is mercerized cotton less absorbent than cotton?
No. Mercerized cotton is more absorbant. Mercerising results in the swelling of the cell wall of the cotton fibre. This increases the surface area and reflectance, giving the fiber a softer feel and, if the fiber is held under tension, producing a shiny surface. Due to the increased surface area, mercerised cotton will absorb 7-8% more than unmercerised cotton. The process was originally developed to make cotton more readily absorb dye.
What is the gin?
The Cotton Gin was a machine that quickly and easily separates the cottonseeds from cotton fiber. It helped farmers make more money and made cotton production so much easier.
