Cotton is a warm-season crop grown typically in the spring and harvested in early Autumn months between August and October.
Historically, cotton has been cultivated and used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of cotton fabrics dating back to ancient civilizations in India, Egypt, and Peru. The cotton industry played a significant role in the development of the American economy, with the production of cotton being a major source of income for slave owners in the southern United States prior to the Civil War. Today, cotton remains an important crop worldwide, with China and India being the largest producers. (Wikipedia.org)
Compared to synthetic fibers, cotton has excellent moisture-wicking properties absorbing all the sweat and keeping your body cool and dry. This makes cotton clothes ideal for the summer months. Cotton fabrics last longer and can be machine-washed repetitively compared to their synthetic alternatives that damage and fail to retain their original shape and size. Cotton is also the best choice for people with allergies and sensitive skin.
Cotton fibers can be recycled through mechanical and chemical methods. Mechanical recycling cuts old fabrics into small pieces out of which new yarns are made. Chemical recycling break down cotton down to its molecular form which then is mixed with synthetic fibers to produce new yarns.
Being a plant fiber, cotton is bio-degradable. This makes cotton an easy choice for manufacturers that market products based on sustainability goals.
Today’s trend of stretch fabrics which are made of polyester can melt on to your skin in case of a fire incident. To be safe, make sure at least your under garments are made of 100% cotton.
