Cotton
By Madyson Ballou
Trade Names and Classification
Where does it come from?
China, India, United States,
Pakistan, Brazil
Cotton plant
Shrub-like
Tropical and subtropical regions
(All from Wiki-Cotton)
Trade Names
Egyptian Cotton
Sea Island Cotton
Fine Cotton
Upland Cotton
(All from CottonJourney)
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
Hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant
Environmentally friendly
Durable
Soft
Breathes Well
Disadvantages
Shrinkage
Retains Water (Scheuring)
Wrinkles
History
Cotton Engine
Eli Whitney (Bellis)
"Gin" (Bellis)
1793 (Bellis)
Picked cotton fibers out of seeds (Bellis)
Uses
Most clothing
Medicine (cotton balls)
Construction (insulation)
Furniture (stuffing, rugs, curtains) (Scheuring)
Paper
Review
Are there 3 different ways cotton is used in this room? Explain them.
Why do you think cotton is so popular?
Is cotton a versitile fabric?
Do you prefer certain fabrics over cotton? Why?
Bibliography
"The Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney." About.com Inventors. Web. 06 Mar. 2012. <http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventions/a/cotton_gin.htm>.
"Cotton Facts." CCGGA. Web. 06 Mar. 2012. <http://www.ccgga.org/cotton_information/cotton.html>.
"Cotton." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Mar. 2012. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton>.
"Cotton's Journey - The Story of Cotton - THE PLANT." Cotton's Journey. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <http://www.cottonsjourney.com/Storyofcotton/page3.asp>.
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