Among natural fabrics, the most practical are those made from cotton and hemp. Since the cultivation of the latter is reduced to a minimum, there is no alternative to cotton: it is the most popular.
Cotton fabrics are used in sewing clothes, bed linen, and other products. Since they are made of natural cotton, they are more expensive than synthetics. And their quality is incomparably higher. This indicator determines the practicality and popularity of cotton products.
Features of cotton fabrics
The material made of cotton is durable, wear-resistant, has excellent hygienic properties, and is environmentally friendly. The most popular fabrics are satin, corduroy, chintz, taffeta, guipure, jeans. Cotton fibers are thin, fluffy, soft threads, slightly twisted around their axis.
For children of the first year of life, not adapted to the harsh conditions of the planet, caused by the technogenic direction of the development of civilization, cotton fabric is the only acceptable one. But in the future, it is mainly used for sewing children's clothing.
Smooth cotton fibers have a porous structure that ensures optimal air exchange. Therefore, clothes made from this material are the most comfortable. During wearing, no electrostatics are formed, which is characteristic of synthetics. Cotton products are easy to care for: they wash quickly, do not fade, do not lose their shape.
Clothes for all seasons are sewn from cotton fabrics. This material is able to perfectly retain both heat and coolness. The hygroscopicity of cotton ensures comfort during the heat: by absorbing moisture, the fabric cools the body. Another advantage of this material is that it has unrivaled fiber softness. This indicator is especially relevant for babies whose skin needs both good protection and comfort at the same time. Therefore, cotton is the leader in the industry of sewing children's clothing.
Does cotton have any downsides?
The main disadvantage of cotton is that it fades after repeated washings or prolonged exposure to sunlight. White fabrics can turn yellow from this. If you use the spin setting of your washing machine to dry cotton clothes, it may shrink. Therefore, drying of such products must occur naturally.
The disadvantages of cotton clothes include the fact that they wrinkle quite easily and quickly. It is necessary to iron a cotton fabric at a fairly high temperature, since only it is capable of providing the desired effect. It is also recommended to use the steaming mode.
