Cotton
Cotton; It is a very widely used natural fiber of vegetable origin. Cotton is obtained from the boll of the plant. Chemically, cotton fiber consists of pure cellulose with cotton wax and small amounts of cottonseed oil. Cellulose: It is an organic substance created by plants in nature through synthesis. The trapping of air inside the cotton gives the cotton fabric an insulating property. The amount of air trapped on the cotton side is less than that of wool, and its retention is moderate. It has little flexibility, is strong and durable. Properties such as absorbency, wet resistance, softness and durability distinguish cotton from other fibers. Cotton absorbs more moisture than wool. It allows the sweat to evaporate and mix with the air, and at the same time, it gives the clothes a texture that can be worn comfortably, especially in hot conditions. For this reason, it is generally preferred in underwear and baby clothes. Cotton fabrics are suitable for washing in hot water and wringing. It can be hung to dry. If it is ironed when it is damp, the crease will be opened faster, and when it is dry, it can be ironed with a hot steam iron. When synthetics are mixed with cotton fabrics, they are less wrinkled and ironed more easily. Cotton fabrics dry later when washed than synthetic fabrics such as polyester. This is because natural fibers such as cotton are more absorbent than synthetics, absorbing more water. Therefore, their drying is delayed.
