Pima Cotton

Cotton http://www.milltex.co.nz/fabric-Info/default.asp#dobby

Natural plant based fiber. Strong fiber but not resistant to soiling. Yarn is easily bruised in pile fabric form –

so mainly used for curtain velvets only. Cotton has less wearability flat woven

form. This has more to do with the standard of construction than the fiber itself which is strong.

Good quality cotton fabrics should wear as well as man made counterparts.

Pima Cotton Grown in Pima County, AZ

Arizona fields with bales

Covered against rain & wind

Semi truck size loads

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TYPES OF FABRICS

Selecting Fabrics

We all know that certain fabrics are more suitable for some projects than others. Do you know where fabrics come from, or how to care for them? This little chart will help you make your selections.

Natural Fabrics

Up until the 1900s, our choices for fabrics were limited to those which came from natural sources. Since then, a variety of man-made fabrics have been created, but many people still prefer the textures and feel of natural fabrics. Here's a summary of one of the main natural fabrics.

Cotton - comes from cotton boll (plant). Can be woven, pressed by heat into flannel, or used as knits. Good for almost all purposes, such as Apparel, Crafts, Quilting, Baby and Children's accessories. As a natural fiber, cotton "breathes" which makes it comfortable to wear. For quilters, cotton is the fabric of choice-- it handles and sews easily. Care: machine washable.

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