Cotton is the most widely used fiber in textile production today. Ancient artifacts from historic sites in Asia, Egypt and Latin America suggest it was also popular as far back as 6000 BC. With a known history of around 8,000 years, cotton has stood the test of time.


Its significance to the advancement of industry is immense.

Substrate/Fiber Characteristics

  • Natural cellulosic fiber
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Good adhesion to rubber compounds
  • Excellent resistance to alkalis but degrades in hot acids
  • Resistant to melting at high temperatures

 

Common Substrate/Fiber Uses

  • Colorant fibers for paper and plastic
  • Construction joint tapes 
  • Filler/strengthening agent for rubber compounds
  • Flash fire / arc resistant workwear 
  • Flocking 
  • Industrial products
  • Lining, e.g. Cured In Place Pipe / PipeCure
  • Medical seating
 Properties Value 
 Tensile Strength (MPa)  230
 Elongation at Break  8
 Specific Gravity  1.54

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