Cotton Fibre

Key Notes :

What is Cotton?

• Cotton is a soft, fluffy material that grows on a plant called the cotton plant.
• It is mostly grown in warm places like farms and fields.

How Cotton Looks

• Cotton looks like white, puffy balls or clouds that are attached to the plant.
• These fluffy balls are called cotton bolls.

Uses of Cotton

• Cotton is used to make clothes, such as shirts, dresses, and bedsheets.
• It is also used to make towels, socks, and soft toys.

How Cotton is Turned into Fabric

• Farmers pick the cotton from the plants.
• The cotton is then cleaned to remove seeds.
• After cleaning, cotton is spun into threads and then woven to make fabric.

Why Cotton is Important

• Cotton is soft and comfortable, which makes it great for clothing.
• It is a natural fibre, which means it comes from a plant.

Interesting Fact

• Cotton has been used to make clothes for thousands of years!

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