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1. What are the climatic conditions required for cotton to grow?
2. Pure cotton fibres woven into fabric prove to be expensive. Can cotton be blended wit
fibres? Find out about blended cotton fibres.
3. Can cotton plants grow in garden? If yes, what are the requirements; if no, why?
4. Name some other plant fibres which are woven into fabrics?
5. Cotton fibres are delicate and fragile. Suggest some tips to take care of cotton fabric
6. Cotton clothes are the best to be used in summer. Give reason.
7. Like cotton, is there any other fibre that can be knitted? Find out information about
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Answer 1

Answer: Cotton plants are bushy and about 1-2 meters tall. The plants ... Fibres of cotton grow on these seeds. After some time green cotton balls turn brown. At maturity, the cotton bolls burst open and the white cotton fibre can be seen. Ginning: ... The sliver of cotton fibre is converted into yarn by spinning using machines. Weaving: ...

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Answer 2

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1. Cotton is a plant that needs a long frost-free period, a lot of heat and plenty of sunshine. It prefers warm and humid climate. Cotton seeds will have a small germination rate, if the soil temperature is below 60°F (15°C). During active growth, the ideal air temperature is 70 to 100°F (21-37°C)
2. Since cotton wrinkles, mixing it with polyester or applying some permanent finish gives the proper properties to cotton garments. Cotton fibers are often blended with other fibers such as nylon, linen, wool, and polyester, to achieve the best properties of each fiber.
3. The fibres obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres. For example, cotton from cotton bolls, jute from jute plant, silk from cocoon of silkworm and wool from hair of animals like sheep or goat.