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Intrinsic Properties of Cotton: Performance
Cotton is the all-natural fiber of choice for the ages, going back to the Egyptians and other civilizations of the…
The Evolution of Cotton – Part Two
In part one of this series on the evolution of cotton, we explored how a fiber with origins traced to…
The Evolution of Cotton – Part One
Cotton--there’s nothing quite like it. It’s soft, absorbent, and strong, and it gets stronger in conditions where other fibers wilt…
Bleached Cotton Is Purified Cotton
Cotton does not come off the plant ready for commercial use. Rather, it must go through an intensive cleaning and…
Uses of Cotton
Cotton has played an important role in human history ever since it was first used, which anthropologists date back to…
The Advantage of Purified Cotton in Personal Care and Medical Products
It would certainly be nice if cotton came to us purified and ready to use, right out of the field.…
What Is a Natural Fiber?
In the world of fibers, certain terms are used loosely, especially in product marketing. The term “natural fiber” is such…
Purified Cotton versus Mechanically Cleaned and Sterilized Cotton
When considering the type of cotton to be used in applications such as nonwovens going into hygiene products, there are…
An In-Depth Look at Cotton Bales
It takes a lot of work and processing to bring raw, field cotton from the farmland to our homes, in…