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Cotton
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What did the union of slavery and cotton do?
The union of slavery and cotton were able to impede the South's development into two important areas, the industries and railroad. The union slavery and cotton were also central to the South's prosperity.
Jacquard is a weaving pattern; fabric woven from cotton in this pattern could be called jacquard cotton.
Can you replace zippo cotton balls with normal cotton balls?
yes you can,5 cotton balls for a regular zippo lighter and 4 for a slim zippo lighter
Was Cotton picking or cotton picker used as a racial slur?
It can be, but generally it is accompanied by another slur to make it a racial slur or with a cuss word, for example :fu**ing cotton pickers, or "cotton pickin ni**er"... i am only using those examples so you can get a clear idea of what a racial slur involving the phrase "cotton picker" would be like, not to offend or degrade anyone.
Cotton candy is a food made from sugar. It is naturally white when made. Food coloring is added to make it "fun", and that is why cotton candy is often pink or blue.
The name "cotton candy" might be used to describe a color, such as a paint chip or a crayon, but that name was used simply to make it sound fun and the color it represents is completely arbitrary.
Are brushed cotton pajamas real cotton?
Brushed cotton pajamas are real cotton. Brushed cotton is cotton that has been brushed to remove all the excess fibers and lint in order to give the fabric a smooth finish.
Is embroidery thread a raw material or finished product?
A finished product. Cotton in its natural state is very loose fibres. Processing twists the cotton into strong threads.
Yes, "cotton," meaning the fabric or the plant it's made from, is a noun, a common, singular, concrete noun.
Where is cotton imported from?
Cotton is a tropical plant. Many different varieties of different colors come live in the Andes Mountains. That is where it originally came from. It grows in any place that has 200 frost free days a year and plenty of water. It is killed by frost and must be replanted. In tropical areas it lives year after year. It grows in the Southern United States and in many tropical countries. It grows around the Aral Sea. It grows in many places in Africa and South America. It grows in India.
Egyptian cotton is considered to be the world's most exclusive cotton quality. The reason for this is that the soil of Egypt is perfect for cotton cultivation.
The result is a cotton fiber that is longer and thinner than other types of cotton from other countries where conditions are not as favorable for cotton production.
These long thin fiber strands are perfectly suited to create high quality linens, towels, blankets and clothing. Since the threads are so thin, it becomes easier to weave tight (thread count), which in turn leads to products that are softer and more durable.
What was the growth of cotton as the major crop for the South was enhanced by the?
Success of a new variety of cotton enhanced growing cotton in the South.
What nutrients do cotton balls have for plants?
if you plant something in cotton it grows by the humidity of the cotton without any soil needed.
Can I dye flame retardant cotton fabric?
Flame retardant material means that the fabric is resistant to catching fire. Yes, you can dye flame retardant cotton fabric.
What is the definition of peruvian cotton?
It actually means this. Cotton with long rough hairy fibers.
Why do you have to separate the seed thorns and branches of cotton?
If not removed they will mess up the thread, yarn, or cloth eventually made from the cotton. For example you would not much like wearing cotton underwear with lots of prickly bits and lumps in it, would you?
What materials does cotton make?
Cotton is used to manufacture cotton fabrics and cotton-blend fabrics. Cotton is also used to manufacture other products made from cotton, such as gauze and feminine care products.
Cotton fabric is derived from the fibres surrounding seeds of the cotton plant.
Staple Crops- a textile fiber crop This was made possible by economic improvement because of the high demand of cotton. It was also because the industrial revolution had just occured and they had just invented the "water frame" and "the spinning jenny" bothused to make textiles, or fabric.
