Cotton (from Arabic qutn) is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is …

Dec 24, 2025 · Cotton is the seed-hair fiber of several species of plants of the genus Gossypium, belonging to the hibiscus, or mallow, family. Cotton, one of the world’s leading agricultural crops, is …

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Cotton is the most widely produced natural fiber on the planet. Other natural fibers include silk, made from the cocoons of silkworms; wool, made from the fur of sheep or alpacas; and linen, made from …

Jul 26, 2025 · Cotton fiber is a widely used natural material, deeply woven into human history. Its presence spans millennia, serving as a foundational element for textiles across diverse cultures and …

Aug 12, 2021 · Cotton is made from the natural fibers of cotton plants, which are from the genus Gossypium. Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose, an insoluble organic compound crucial to …

Cotton production is a US$21 billion-per-year industry in the United States, employing over 125,000 people in total, [1] as against growth of 40 billion pounds a year from 77 million acres (310,000 km 2) …

From all types of apparel, including astronauts’ in-flight space suits, to sheets and towels, tarpaulins and tents, and wipes and other personal care products, cotton in today’s fast-moving world is still nature’s …

2 days ago · Miami shocked Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl quarterfinal on Wednesday. Check out the recap here: