Cotton fiber in the context of Staple fiber

⭐ Core Definition: Cotton fiber

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 almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor percentages of waxes, fats, pectins, and water. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will increase the dispersal of the seeds.

The plant is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, Africa, Egypt and India. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species is found in Mexico, followed by Australia and Africa. Cotton was independently domesticated in the Old and New Worlds.

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Cotton fiber in the context of Cotton paper

Cotton paper is paper made from cotton fiber. Prior to the mid-19th century, cotton rag paper was the main form of paper produced, with pulp paper replacing cotton paper as the main paper material during the 19th century. Cotton linters, a harvesting byproduct of fine fibers which stick to the cotton seeds after processing, became the primary source material. Although pulp paper was cheaper to produce, its quality and durability is lower; cotton paper continues to be more durable, and consequently important documents are often printed on cotton paper.

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