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Cotton

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Does cotton calico wrinkle?

No, but some cottons are treated to be less prone to wrinkles.

What is the density of cotton wool?

Cotton wool -- a rather UK-centric term -- is raw cotton with major impurities removed, usually used for surgical dressings, tampons and so forth -- highly absorbent cotton.

Its density probably depends on its intended use.

What are the properties of cotton wool?

flammable, soft, malluble, spring like, returns to original shape when squshed

What is a cotton industry?

The "cotton industry" is the general term for the combined efforts of every company that grows cotton, that buys and sells cotton, that manufactures and markets cotton products. (i.e. clothing and Q-tips).

What is cotton wool used for?

As the name suggests, cotton balls are made from cotton-producing plants.

How was cotton picked by hand?

Of course people still grow cotton, but in the years leading up to the Civil War cotton was grown in the South. It was a difficult crop to grow, and was actually on the decline until Eli Whitney's cotton gin was introduced. This simple machine pulled the cotton away from the seeds. Combine this with free slave labor, and cotton became much more profitable. However, as the soil exhausted, the crop moved further west. It did particularly well in an area called the Black Belt, named so because the soil was so dark and rich. Soon, all the South proclaimed, "Cotton is King!"

What is polly cotton?

poly cotton is a fabric you can use for making bed sheets and clothes.It is made of 51% cotton and 49% polyester and that's were the name comes from.

Are cotton balls from the plant the same as store cotton balls?

Cotton comes from plants and is formed into balls after processing. The cotton boll that contains the cotton lint also contains seeds, which are removed as part of the processing steps.

What is the significance of the cotton kingdom?

It made a few rich, enhanced the southern economy and kept slavery alive.

What is the symbol for cotton?

The symbol for cotton is lines with a cloudy blob on the front. The lines represent the plowed fields that the cotton grows in. The cloudy blob represents cotton itself.

What is cotton viscose?

No. Viscose is a man-made fibre, made from regenerated wool cellulose.

Wool is fabricated from animal fleece.

Why is hot and humid climate ideal for spinning yarn?

Because the thread does not breaks due to presence of moisture.

Is cotton cheap or expensive?

Commonly $4 per yard to $12 per yard. Some higher quality cotton fabrics will cost more than that.

Is cotton a vegetable?

I believe it is. Happy to get this information

Why did southerners refer to their cotton crops as king cotton?

Cotton accounted for a growing proportion of U.S. exports-more than half in 1960.

Is elasticity in cotton?

No, there is no elasticity in cotton at all

Where to find white cotton nightgown?

Cotton nightgowns can be purchased from many different stores and retailers. Some examples that sell cotton nightgowns include HerRoom and Lord & Taylor.

What was the cotton gin?

A machine that removed seeds from cotton (APEX)

What advantage did sea island cotton have over upland cotton?

Sea island has the longest fiber and easiest to clean (seeds came out easier). Upland cotton had pesky seed in them and was hard to clean.

How much cotton to make yarn and what is the cotton to yarn ratio?

Yarn can be spun from 100% cotton, or may be added to other yarns in whatever ratio is useful for the use of the yarn.

How do you gin cotton?

The cotton gin picked out seeds by combing through the cotton and leaving the seeds in one pile at the end, and having a pile of unseeded cotton in a compartment above.

How much was a yard of cotton in 1938?

It was 9 square feet.

That hasn't changed.