Text and Science Care

Textile Science and Care 3(2+1)

Lesson 04 : Cotton Fibre

Consumer Preference

Cotton is Regarded as ‘king of fibres’ due to the Following Reasons:

1. Cotton is a highly versatile fibre. It can be made into different fabrics starting from very light to heavy fabrics. Use of different methods of fabric construction has increased its versatile nature. It can be blended with polyester blended fabrics with specific features.
2. It is highly comfortable for tropical climate of India. It provides coolness to the wearer by absorbing the sweat due to its hygroscopic nature. Its absorbency combined with good heat conductivity makes it highly suitable for summer wear.
3. Generally cotton is durable and it can be made highly durable by carefully choosing the yarn twist and fabric construction and the finish. Knitted cottons form the best material for hosiery.
4. Cotton’s ability to wash well is a boob to consumers. As cotton increases its strength when wet, it leaves the consumer with liberty to use friction for washing. It can withstand boiling during sterilization to make it suitable for hospital wear.
5. Cotton fabric is considered as ‘ever green fabric’ by fashion goers. It can be styled to suit all fashion designs and thus it is on hot fashion.