Cotton is the soft, hairy fibre that surrounds the seeds of the semi tropical shrub, Gossypium (cotton). The fibres, made up mostly of cellulose, are arranged in a way that makes it conducive for yarn spinning. Cotton is strong and has a high level of absorbency. The word cotton is derived from the word “qúţun” in Arabic and the oldest known cotton yarn was produced in Mohenjo-Daro (Pakistan) around 3000 years ago.

At Brass Tacks we are partial towards cotton because it is breathable and very practical for warm weather. Because of its strength, cotton can be woven into a variety of thin as well as thick fabrics that can be used for garments in hot and cool climates. 

Fabric care: Since cotton is strong and has a high level of absorbency (it soaks up smells and perspiration), we recommend washing cotton to clean it. If the fabric is mill made then a machine wash is fine, otherwise for handloom cotton we advise a gentle hand wash.