What is cotton? The characteristics and properties of cotton - Cariki

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What is cotton? The characteristics and properties of cotton It is very likely your wardrobe is filled with cotton. The characteristics of cotton make it perfect for all types of fabric, and as a result it has been used for thousands of years. But what are the characteristics of cotton, and what unique properties does it have? Here we will uncover what makes cotton so special. What is cotton? A short overview The cotton that you are familiar with grows naturally in warmer climates around the globe. It belongs to the genus Gossypium, and as a natural material is primarily made from cellulose, the material which all plants are made from. Cotton is actually referring to part of the cotton plant which grows the fluffy cotton fibres - the boll. The boll is the seedpod of the cotton plant and