Abstract
Cellulose is a natural polymer and is being used in various textile applications due to its sustainable nature (as compared to synthetic polymers). Cotton is also a cellulose-based polymer, and almost 70% of cotton is converted into apparel and more than third into home textiles and remainder into industrial products. The share of cotton in retail apparel and home furnishings market has grown from a historic low of 34% in the early 1970s to more than 60% today. Cotton is being used for almost every type of apparel, from jackets and coats to foundation garments. Its apparel usage is mostly is for men and boys’ clothing. 70% of cotton-based products constitute shirts, pants, and jeans. For home textiles, cotton-based products range from bedspreads to window shades. Cotton based products are dominative in the apparel industry due to its low price, comfort, and mechanical properties. As clothing comfort is the most crucial attribute of any textile material, it absorbs moisture and is breathable, which makes it’s a perfect material for apparel. As cotton is a natural polymer, so it is less toxic and hypoallergenic and is used in undergarments to decrease the chances of infections and other health risks. Market trends are suggesting. Organic clothing will gain more popularity in the future.
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Khanzada, H., Khan, M.Q., Kayani, S. (2020). Cotton Based Clothing. In: Wang, H., Memon, H. (eds) Cotton Science and Processing Technology. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9169-3_15
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