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Cotton

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Why are cotton clothes preferred in humid weather?

Cotton allows air to get to your body and so is cooler than something like nylon.

What is the cotton Jin?

the cotton gin was a machine that separated the cotton from the seed so the slaves didn't have to.

How much does a cotton shirt weigh?

Your answer depends on the construction of the cotton fabric used in the shirt and its size.

Do products manufactured overseas from raw materials made in NAFTA countries qualify for NAFTA when returning to Canada as a finished product?

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How strong is cotton twill?

cotton strength(tensile) is measured in g/denier which is about 3.0-5.0g/d for dry cotton and 3.3-6.0g/d for wet cotton .

Why is a spinneret used to make nylon but is not needed to make cotton or wool fiber?

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Can a gas go through cotton wool?

Yes, gas can pass quite easily through cotton wool.

What are characteristics of cotton?

Cotton is strong and can also be light and soft. Cotton is washable, you can wash it and it would still be in the same condition as it was in before it was washed exept of course, it would be cleaner.

Is cotton twill a staple yarn?

Twill is a weaving pattern. Cotton used in twill weaving is a staple commodity.

What is an absorbent cotton pad called?

Absorbent cotton can be found in feminine personal care products and in first aid kits.

How do cotton grass fruit disperse its seeds?

Cotton seeds stay in the boll and have to be removed from the dense cotton. The first stage in the process is to kill the cotton plant so the bolls open. The cotton is picked by a machine and then in cotton trailers taken to the gin. The gin removes the seeds and the cotton is cleaned and baled. The seeds are saved so they can be replanted. Grasses are dispersed by winds and animals while fruit trees need bees to disperse the pollen. This time of year fruit and nut trees have blossoms on them and the farmer puts bee hives out in the orchards. The bees pollinate the blossoms and the added benefit is honey.

Does cotton grow in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is not a cotton state. It grows alfalfa, field corn, and vegetables for canning.

What is laundered cotton?

Laundered cotton would cotton that has been washed.

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.

How does cotton turn into clothing?

Cotton is tufts of individual fibers. These fibers are made into thread by being twisted together in modern versions of your great great grandmother's sinning wheel ("There's an old spinning wheel in the parlor. . .") Then these threads are woven together (interlaced) by a machines called looms to create fabric.

Why is cotton bad?

I wouldn't say cotton is bad. Cotton is capable of holding a parasite that when used for a filter for drugs such as heroin, cocaine and the like gives you cotton fever. Cotton fever usually resembles opiate/opioid withdraw with strong flu like symptom's, the only difference is that it cannot be cured with more of the drug. Cotton fever is abolished with proper medical care from a doctor which usually provides the patient with antibiotics and the like. Hope this clears some things up.

Where is cotton sold?

Cotton can be sold anywhere in the world. usually in the overseas marketing. :):):):)

Which region was the main cotton growing region in Texas?

Texas can be divided into four main cotton growing regions: South Texas,

Blacklands and North Texas, El Paso and Pima, and West Texas, with West Texas growing the most cotton.