Cotton fabric has been cultivated for 7,000 years, and it seems to increase in popularity as modern technology blends it with other fibers and gives it special performance finishes.
Cotton fabric is popular because it’s easy to care for and comfortable year-round. In hot, humid weather, cotton “breathes.” As teh body perspires, cotton fibers absorb the moisture and release it on the surface of the fabirc, so it evaporates. In cold weather, if the fabric remains dry, the fibers retain body heat, especially napped fabrics.
What’s so special about Cotton
Absorbs up to 27 times its own weight in water
Has a comfortable, soft hand
Is easy to launder
Takes dye easily, good color retention
Is durable and strong
Conducts heat well
Resists abrasion
Resists pilling and moths
Has little resiliency, prone to wrinkling
Weakens from extended exposure to sunlight
Is easy to handle and sew
