Cotton has many advantages over other fabrics. It’s now found in everything from bed sheets to biofuels, clothing and packaging. We’ve been using it for over 6000 years and there’s a lot of good reasons why. But what are the pros and cons of cotton that make it so perfect for clothes?
COTTON IS PERFECT FOR SUMMERS
Cotton is a true friend for the kind of summers we have in a country with tropical and humid weather - its fibre structure keeps you cool in the summer.
DOESN’T RELEASE MICROPLASTICS
Unlike synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester or acrylic, cotton doesn’t release microplastics when it’s washed. This is because it is a natural fibre rather than one made from petrochemicals.
COMFORTABLE AND BREATHABLE
There is a reason cotton has been used for thousands of years. It’s soft, comfortable and breathable, making it perfect for everything from clothing and bedding.
THERE’S NO WASTE
One of the advantages of growing cotton is that none of the plant is wasted. The cotton seeds can be used to feed animals or to create cottonseed oil and the stalks are tilled back into the soil after harvest. The entire cotton plant can be used to produce a number of different products.
COTTON IS INCREDIBLY STRONG
One of the things that makes cotton special is its strength. In fact, when cotton gets wet it is actually stronger, which is the opposite of most cellulose fibres such as rayon (wood pulp). This means you can let your washing machine do the work without worrying about your bed linens losing their shape.
COTTON IS NON-ALLERGENIC
Cotton fabrics have long been recommended for those with sensitive skin. The fabric does not cause skin allergies which is the reason it’s used in bandages and gauze.
COTTON IS COMPOSTABLE
As a natural material, cotton is 100% biodegradable and compostable. Untreated cotton fabric typically breaks down in under 6 months, however cotton blends or treated cotton can take a little longer.
While we're here, let's also look at some disadvantages of pure cotton:
- Pure cotton is expensive as compared to cotton blend
- There may be slight color loss and shrinkage in first couple of washes.
CONCLUSION:
Using pure cotton bed linen goes a long way to your everyday health given that you and your family spend more than 8-10 hours on the bed.
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