It takes a lot of work and processing to bring raw, field cotton from the farmland to our homes, in its final form in a variety of products ranging from clothing and linens to nonwoven products like feminine hygiene and baby care. In the course of reading about cotton at any point in the supply…
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When considering the type of cotton to be used in applications such as nonwovens going into hygiene products, there are several considerations including the use of purified cotton or mechanically cleaned and sterilized cotton. While purified cotton going into hygiene products is mechanically cleaned much like nonpurified cotton, that’s where the similarities end. Let’s take…
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It would certainly be nice if cotton came to us purified and ready to use, right out of the field. But this simply isn’t reality. Freshly-picked cotton has roughly 650,000 harmful colony-forming units (CFUs) within it; this means natural cotton, straight from the field, is filled with molds, fungi, bacteria, and other impurities. Thus, it…
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Cotton does not come off the plant ready for commercial use. Rather, it must go through an intensive cleaning and purification process before it is suitable for us in nonwoven applications such as baby wipes, diapers and feminine hygiene products.. In order to rid cotton of potentially hazardous molds, fungi, bacteria, and other contaminants, it…
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One of the more technical terms that come into play with cotton is the word “micronaire.” While many farmers and manufacturers are probably familiar with this measurement, many are not. It’s worth exploring, simply because micronaire is one of cotton’s most important properties. What Is Micronaire? The cotton industry trade association, Cotton Inc., defines the micronaire…
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Why Cotton Cotton is natural. Hypo-allergenic, since it doesn’t irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies. Cotton’s softness makes it a universally preferred fabric for underwear and other garments worn next to the skin. Cotton has a high absorbency rate and at its saturation point, it can hold up to 27 times of its own weight…
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