FSN 132 Lecture : FSN101 Textiles Lecture Week 9.docx
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Cotton flower: similar to hibiscus flower in appearance. Ginning is the process of taking the fibre out of the seed pod. Cotton fibers are spun into yarn to make a variety of fabrics. The oil is used to make ivory soap. The way we describe the shape of cotton is similar to that of a kidney bean. The long form of the fibre is shaped like a twisted ribbon. This allows for more air space when spinning the yarn. The colour natural cotton gets deeper with age. Advantages of naturally pigmented cotton: very soft in comparison to regular american cotton, comes in a variety of earthy shades (no dying, no bleaching), colour gets deeper over time because of the naturally occurring chemicals in water. Disadvantages: pigmented fibers are shorter, weaker, and finer. Anytime there is a limited supply, the prices rise. Cotton reacts with calcium in water and the colour becomes deeper. Kidney shaped & twister = comfort (air spaces)
