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· Cotton is comfortable as it is a cool fibre allowing it to breathe easily. o · Highly absorbent, so it quickly absorbs perspiration · Cotton fibres are relatively strong and become even stronger when wet · Cotton can be ironed with a hot iron · Cotton garments retain shape due to the fibre's inelasticity · Resistant to alkalis therefore strong detergents can be used · Not easily damaged by sunlight · Hydrophilic [likes water], so it is dyed easily · Abrasion resistance is moderate

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