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It looks like a mound (wad) of fluffy white stuff just like cotton balls

It looks like a cotton balls but it is softer and it has seeds all over it.
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How does the cotton gin work and what does it look like?

a worker cranked the machine and the "teeth" seperated green seeds from the cotton fibers


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.


How did the cotton gin get the seeds out of the cotton?

By using numerous blades which look like thin circular saw blades. The blades grab some cotton fibers and pull them through thin slots which are too thin to allow the seeds to pass through. The cleaned cotton is then rubbed off the blades on the other side of the slots.


Where do cotton fibers come from?

Cotton fibers come from the seedpods of the cotton plant, which contain the fluffy white fibers that are harvested and spun into yarn or thread for making textiles. The fibers are composed mostly of cellulose and are known for their softness, breathability, and absorbent qualities.


Is fiber glass a chemical?

Yes it is fibers of glass (like window glass). Much like cotton candy is fibers of sugar. And hair is fibers of protein. etc.


What are the fibers in cotton?

Cotton fibres are the fibres in cotton.


Why does rayon burn like cotton and not nylon?

Rayon is made from plant fibers, so it burns like cotton. Nylon is a synthetic material made from petroleum-based products, which gives it different burning properties compared to natural fibers like cotton and rayon.


How does cotton grow and what does the plant look like?

Cotton is grown from seeds planted in warm climates with plenty of sunshine and adequate water. The cotton plant is a shrub with broad, green leaves and produces fluffy white fibers in bolls once it flowers. The fibers are harvested and processed to produce cotton fabric.


What fibers are shirts made from?

Shirts are commonly made from a variety of fibers including cotton, polyester, and blends like cotton-polyester. Other natural fibers like linen and silk, as well as synthetic fibers like rayon and nylon, may also be used in shirt manufacturing. The choice of fiber can affect the shirt's texture, breathability, durability, and care instructions.


What is lint made of?

Lint is typically made of tiny fibers that shed from clothing, towels, or bedding during the washing and drying process. It is composed of a combination of natural fibers like cotton or wool as well as synthetic fibers like polyester or rayon.


What fibers can be mixed with Cotton?

Cotton can be mixed with fibers such as polyester, spandex, linen, rayon, and wool to create blended fabrics with various properties like increased durability, stretch, breathability, and softness. Mixing cotton with other fibers can enhance the overall performance and quality of the fabric.


What part of the cotton gin were cotton fibers pushed through?

Cotton fibers were pushed through the wire teeth of the cotton gin. These wire teeth helped separate the seeds from the raw cotton fibers, making the process of cleaning the cotton more efficient.