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About Fabric: About: Cotton
About Fabric: About: Cotton
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Since cotton wrinkles, polyester was added to give it wash and wear properties for a busy world.; In recent times, the consumer determined that polyester, although easier to care for, took away the cool from cotton and also added a "pilling" effect to cotton/polyester blends.; Consumers now often request "100% Cotton". Cotton fiber is from the cotton plant’s seed pod.; The fiber is hollow in the center and, under a microscope looks like a twisted ribbon.; "Absorbent" cotton will retain 24-27 times its own weight in water and is stronger when wet than dry.; It absorbs and releases perspiration quickly, thus allowing the fabric to "breathe".; Cotton can stand high temperatures and takes dyes easily. Chlorine bleach can be used to restore white garments to a clear white but this bleach may yellow chemically finished cottons or remove color in dyed cottons.; Boiling and sterilizing temperatures can also be used on cotton without disintegration.; Cotton can also be ironed at relatively high temperatures, stands up to abrasion and wears well. Mercerized cotton is treated to permanently straighten the cotton fibers which then becomes a smooth, rod-like fiber that is uniform in appearance with a high luster. Cotton is often blended with other fibers such as polyester, linen, wool, to "blend" the best properties of each fiber. Advertisment: www.ditalia.com.au - Designer Fabric Shop (Melbourne, Australia) stocks the following types of textiles, all of which are available in an impressive range of colours and prints:  |
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