The last seven millennia, cotton has been cultivated by people. And it all started with craftsmen living on the banks of the ancient Indus River. They also wove the first cotton cloth.
Assessing the technical qualities of cotton and the material obtained from it, ancient people began to sell cotton to different countries.
Due to the high cost of importing raw cotton from India, Pakistan and China, plantations began to appear in the southern US states. In 1556, the first harvest was recorded in Florida. Since then, the popularity and demand for natural cotton material from the United States has been growing every day.
Distinctive features of the American cotton fabric
American cotton is a mercerized natural fabric in which the cotton thread is devoid of fluffiness ("fleece"). Mercerization is a rather expensive technological procedure. It was invented by John Mercer in 1844 and is based on the enrichment of natural plant cellulose fibers with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
As a result of this, their cell wall swells, the fiber surface area increases, which becomes very smooth and acquires a brilliant appearance. In the process of mercerization, the chemical structure of long-staple cotton threads changes, and the fabric (American cotton) becomes stronger and more easily dyed.
Products from such a material are more attractive, comfortable to wear and easy to care for. Neither bright sunshine nor frequent washing can spoil them. Things are completely not deformed and long retain their original shape.
The benefits of cotton fabric from America
Mercerized American cotton has many advantages that distinguish it from the total mass of natural cotton fabrics (chintz, poplin, staple, satin, calico, oxford, batiste, mal-mal). He has:
- exquisite shine;
- steady bright colors;
- softness and silkiness;
- high operational qualities;
- hygroscopicity (easily absorbs moisture and does not prevent its evaporation from the skin);
- excellent breathability (does not violate skin respiration);
- zero electrostaticity;
- strong smooth threads;
- increased crease resistance;
- high hypoallergenicity (does not cause irritation on the skin with increased sensitivity);
- reduced shrinkage after washing and dry cleaning.
Varieties of American Cotton Matter
To embody the creative ideas of sewing craftswomen, American cotton of various qualities is produced:
- with a cloth of standard density;
- 100% natural cambric for the manufacture of summer dresses;
- flannel (winter version of cotton American fabric);
- micro-velveteen (fabric in a small rib - pile cotton material);
- for sewing bags, jackets, umbrellas, raincoats - coated material;
- for tailoring jackets, trousers, interior textiles - high-density cotton fabric;
- for sewing curtains, bedding, raincoats or updating upholstered furniture - material such as Deco-Sateen (deco-satin, cotton with tight twill weave).
American Cotton Suppliers
Almost all of the American cotton supplied to Russia is produced in US factories: Robert Kaufman, Fabriqwilt, Timeless Treasur, Benartex, Rowan, Classic Cotton, Free Spirit, Baum Textille Mills.
A variety of quality and beautiful fabrics from America can make you dizzy! All these materials are perfect for most types of needlework (sewing, quilt, quilting, craftsmanship)! A huge range of colors allows you to create bright, colorful miracles.
Silky-to-touch succulent fabrics make up for the lack of positive ideas in creative projects and design studies. Polka-dot and Turkish cucumber matter, a cloth with hearts, fabrics with roses and hens will give a holiday to those who like to sew!
The cheerful summer colors will make it possible to diversify the wardrobe with adult summer outfits or children's clothing, and “tastefully” dress up your city dwelling and country estate.