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From Cotton Seed To Fabric A Mechanical Miracle
The article traces cotton’s journey from seed to cloth, detailing planting windows from February in Texas to June in Missouri, growth through squares and bolls, and the shift from hand to mechanized harvest. It also covers ginning, by products like linters and oil, fiber processing in mills, and finishing to produce various fabrics with finishes for wash wear and durability.
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