FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Cellulose Fiber, Cotton Gin, Bast Fibre
13 Jan 2017
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All plants contain fibrous bundles that give strength to the stem and root, pliability to the leaves and cushioning or protection to developing seeds. In some plants, these fibrous bundles can be removed from the plant in an easy and economical process and used in textile products. These natural cellulosic fibers are classified according to the plant component from which they are removed: seed, stem (bast), leaf or miscellaneous component (root, bark, husk, or moss) Harmed by mineral acids, minimal damage by organic acids. Resistance to moths, but eaten by crickets and silverfish. Comfortable for warm weather wear and activewear and interiors. Fabrics can be sterilized; no special precautions necessary in pressing. Fabrics wrinkle badly unless finished for wrinkle recovery. Fabric are heavier than comparable fabrics of other fibers. Top producer of cotton are china, india, and the us. All parts of the cotton plant are widely used.
