Cotton Facts

Cotton Facts here is a list of facts about cotton. #cotton #cottonfacts

Cotton Facts

Over 20 facts about cotton are listed!

1. Hold 20 times its weight in water.
2. Stronger wet than when dry.
3. Is grown – it is a plant.
   

4. All of the plant is used for one thing or another.
5. Cotton fabric is what is used for bowl cozies, pot holders, rice hand warmers, etc.
6. The fiber is made up cellulose which is a natural polymer.
7. Cotton is not pure white it is a tannish color.
8. The higher the yarn number the finer (thinner and softer) the yarn.
9. Seeds Are Very Salt-Resistant
10. Seeds Are Heavily Used In Industrial Pharmaceutical And Chemical Production
11. 600 count. That number represents the number of yarns per inch of fabric.
12. Must have to grow for over 200 days.
13. 4 types of cotton
    1. Egyptian
    2. Pima (America)
    3. Upland
    4. Organic
14. Pima is the finest
15. Egyptian is the softest
16. 6 Most common uses
    1. Clothing
    2. Bedding
    3. Towels
    4. Woven fabrics
    5. Home decor
    6. Cottonseed oil
17. Arabic origin: kutun’ or ‘qutun (القطن)
18. 50 Different Natural Species
19. Produce fruit call bolls
20. US Currency Is Made Up Of Around 75% Cotton (25% linen)
21. The Term ‘Cottoned On’ Comes From Cotton’s Great Ability To Blend With Differing Fiber Options
22. Cottoned On meaning understand easily or to get along.

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