We get clothes from cotton through a multi-step process that transforms raw cotton into wearable fabric.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Harvesting: Raw cotton is harvested from cotton plants.
- Cleaning:
- Drying: The harvested cotton is dried.
- Removing Debris: It is then cleaned to remove leaves, branches, and other trash. This process separates the usable lint from the unwanted materials.
- Separating Lint and Seed: The cotton lint (the fluffy fibers) is separated from the seeds.
- Spinning: The cotton lint is spun into yarn or thread.
- Weaving or Knitting: The yarn or thread is then woven or knitted into fabric.
- Finishing: The fabric undergoes various finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, and treatments for wrinkle resistance or water repellency.
- Garment Construction: Finally, the fabric is cut and sewn into clothing.
In essence, the journey from cotton plant to clothing involves cleaning, separating, spinning, weaving/knitting, finishing, and finally, construction into garments.
