“Add to that its sustainability benefits, and it’s no surprise that cotton remains one of the most sought-after fibers,” ...

Discover the fascinating journey of cotton being transformed into yarn. This process involves spinning raw cotton into fine threads that can be woven into fabric. From picking cotton to spinning and ...

Wool, wood, cotton, cocoons, coal, and petroleum are natural resources used to make fabrics. The reason each of these very different things can become fabric is that they all share a common chemistry.

Cotton is an important raw material for producing ... harmful ultraviolet rays that would normally penetrate an untreated fabric could be blocked. Strong fabrics with ultraviolet resistance ...

Peter A. Coclanis, Journal of Southern History 'This is a beautiful book, packed with dozens of rich photographs of cotton fabric and contemporary paintings … Riello preserves a level of nuance and ...