Back To Nature With Natural Cotton

Most of us are familiar with the end products that are sold to us. In its natural state rarely does the consmer get to know how the product has reached its final stage. So is the case with natural cotton crop that is grown in more than 70 countries. It is considered a cash crop for many developing nations. It has been cultivated for centuries. Over a period of time new technologies have been evolved and used in the...

Cotton Can Be Blended Best With Which Other Material?

It is proved that a considerable economic advantage was obtainable through the strategic blending of various grades and staples of cotton. There are some materials which can be blended with cotton effectively. This includes polyester, silk and modal. Polyester is a manmade polymer material. It is made from coal, air, water and petroleum products. Polyester is a strong fibre that keeps its shape and therefore...

Laundry Instructions For Cotton Clothing To Last Long

It is not easy to wash different kinds of clothing material together. Cotton, even though it is durable, is a soft fibre which needs to be maintained properly by careful washing. Try these ways of washing. Here are some instructions for managing the laundry better. Do not mix the whites with other colored clothes. Hand-washing clothes is really an option for busy people, but the first step in fighting shrinkage...

Cotton Seed-For Processing Oil

Cotton seed is generally is a byproduct of the main crop. Since it is not a food crop it is cultivated with chemicals, hence not really edible. But the cotton seed oil is acidic and off sets the alkaline nature of soil.  Cotton seeds are used for processing oil. It has a mild taste, is generally clear and is light yellowish golden. The color also depends on the refining method. The smoking point of cottonseed oil...

Cotton Ball-Creative Applications

Cotton Balls originate from the cotton plant. Cotton grows in balls located around the seeds of the plants. The fiber is spun and woven. It is used in its natural form. Cotton Balls are soft fiber, used in medical and cosmetic fields. Cotton Balls are one of the basic requirements in hospitals and parlors. Its uses are unlimited from cleaning wounds, applying topical ointments such as salves and creams, and stopping...