Cotton fabric has a long history. The material has gained wide distribution due to its unique properties, which we will discuss in this article. We also consider the features of caring for products made from natural fabric, we will reveal the advantages and disadvantages of the material.
Composition
Cotton
fabric is made from cotton seeds. Since products made of material without extraneous additives are rare, in domestic latitudes such a fabric is often called cotton fiber. In the international market, fabric is known as cotton.
Upscale shabby fabric is 95% cellulose. The rest is impurities. Depending on the nature of the additional components, the material may be coarser or thinner, softer, differ in a matte or translucent texture.
Types of Cotton
Cotton fabrics are divided into separate types, based on the way the fibers are interwoven, the nature of the yarn, the thickness of the material, and the finish. Summer shabby fabric is presented on the market by chintz, eraser, calico, satin. Demi-season variations of cotton fabric are cashmere, rep, garus, pongee, and crepe. At the same time, flannel and bike fabrics are used for sewing winter clothes.
Material Areas
Today, cotton fiber is widely used in the textile industry. So, in the United States, cotton fabric is number one for the production of clothing and upholstery. Cotton fabric traditionally produces bedding, medical accessories, draperies, book bindings, industrial abrasives.
The fluff that forms on the cotton seed is used to make pure pulp. The specified basis is a part of plastics, quality paper, used for the manufacture of explosives. Crushed cotton seeds are part of some foods, in particular flour and vegetable oil.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cotton fabric is considered one of the most environmentally friendly materials. Among the advantages of cotton is worth noting:
- pleasant to the touch texture;
- hypoallergenic qualities;
- good breathability;
- comfort in contact with the body;
- ability to absorb moisture;
- lack of effect of static electricity.
What are the disadvantages of the shrimp fabric? First of all, we should highlight the rapid loss of their original appearance. The material is easily creased with the formation of persistent folds, gives impressive shrinkage after the first wash, and slowly dries.
Given the above disadvantages, the fabric is not in high demand. Many consumers prefer high-quality synthetics to this option, cotton substitutes made from artificial fibers.
Cotton Care
Features of care for cotton products depend on the composition of the material. Therefore, before resorting to washing or ironing things, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the notation on the tag.
Colored and white cotton fabrics are usually washed separately. Colored clothing is soaked in water at a temperature of no more than 40 ° C. At the same time, it is preliminarily checked whether the fabric is shedding. To do this, moisten a small inconspicuous area, squeezing the last in a white cloth. If color marks appear on the white material, then the hb fabric lends itself to shedding. In this case, it must be washed separately from other things. White cotton clothes are allowed to be washed in water, the temperature of which is about 90 ° C.
It is necessary to iron a thin cotton cloth with weak heating. More dense material in the form of a flannel and flannel base can be ironed with a hot iron.