King of textiles introduction and properties
COTTON INTRODUCTION: Cotton is a natural fiber that comes from the seedpod of the cotton plant and is used to make many fabric types at every price point. The fiber is hollow in the center and, under the microscope, resembles a twisted ribbon. Cotton can be knit or woven into cloth. Composition (% Dry Weight) Constituent Typical % Range % Cellulose 95.0 88.0–96.0 Protein (%N 6.25) % N – The standard method of estimating percent protein from nitrogen content 1.3 1.1–1.9 Pectic substances 0.9 0.7–1.2 Ash 1.2 0.7–1.6 Wax 0.6 0.4–1.0 Total sugars 0.3 0.1–1.0 Organic acids 0.8 0.5–1.0 Pigment trace – – Others 1.4 – Where Does Cotton Come From? Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will tend to increase the dispersal of the seeds. The cotton plant is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world including Africa, Americas and India. It should be noted here that, the greatest diversity...
