Cotton 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 family of Malvaceae.
Archaeologists found cloth fragments in the Indus Valley of India
(Pakistan) dating about 3000 B.C. In 1500 B.C., cotton was referred
to in a Hindu Rig Veda hymn mentioning "threads in the loom."
Cotton was grown by American Indians in the early 1500's.
Cotton is a soft, absorbent and breathable natural fibre, making
it the perfect fibre for clothing and undergarments worn close to
the skin
Cotton keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter
because it is a good conductor of heat
Cotton is nonallergenic and, unlike synthetic fibres, cotton fibre
is a natural product that contains no chemicals.
Cotton, due to its unique fibre structure, breathes better and is
more comfortable than oil based synthetic fabrics
Cotton is one of the easiest fabrics to dye due to its natural
whiteness and high rate of absorbency
Cotton holds up to 27 times its own weight in water and
becomes stronger when wet