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Introduction Brief overview of cotton as a globally significant crop. Importance of understanding cotton’s cultural significance across diverse societies. The article explores how cotton has ‘created or perpetuated cultural practices, traditions, and senses of identity’ across societies. Historical Roots of Cotton Cultivation Origins of cotton cultivation: Early civilizations in the Indian subcontinent, Americas, and Africa. …

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Introduction Cotton fabric is one of the most widely used textiles for imprinting in industry. The high versatility, strong texture and comfortable nature of cotton fabric makes it an outstanding choice for use as a fabric in an extremely wide variety of applications from cloth to eco-friendly home decorative objects. We have learnt that the …

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Introduction In the same years, the consumption of organic cotton sky-rocketed. The new interest and the growth in sales were fueled by the awareness people came to possess on the environmental and the social problems related to the cultivation of cotton using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.Organic cotton is a more sustainable product, since is produced …

Comparing Organic Cotton Certifications: GOTS, OCS, and Fair Trade Read More »

Introduction Military textiles hold a central position in all types of armed forces, serving as the basis for uniforms, gear and various other supplies. A major fibre used to produce such textiles is cotton, which has played a central role since time immemorial. In this article, the author takes a look into the development and …

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Introduction Texture is one of the most important elements in fashion and home decor projects. It adds weight, dimension and a lot of personal interest to your project. Once you have a design in mind, you can manipulate your cotton fabric to create beautiful textures that make your design stand out. cotton fabric is a …

How to Create Texture with Cotton Fabric: Pleating, Ruching, and Smocking Read More »

Introduction Cotton is one of the most important crops in world agriculture and industry. It is a major raw material in the textile industry, providing input for a wide variety of textile products – from clothing to household materials – and supporting employment for millions in production, distribution and associated activities. Cotton is one of …

The Impact of Water Usage in Cotton Production and Sustainable Alternatives Read More »

Introduction Origins and Evolution of Cotton Fabric Cotton has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. Archaeologists have encountered cotton artefacts in the Indus Valley civilisation, ancient Egypt and pre-Columbian Peru. The material was valued for its pleasant touch and permeability, important properties of a self-respecting everyday textile. Early Indian coton spinning and weaving were …

Cotton Fabric in Art and Design: Creative Uses and Inspirations Read More »