Soft + Comfort = Cotton


86% of Indians feel Cotton keeps you cool.

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Cotton Trivia

 Chambray and denim are really French imports.
 Linen is made from the flax plant, while cotton comes from the cotton plant.
 Cottonseed oil is cholesterol-free.
 Cotton is grown globally more than any other non-edible crop.
 Cotton knit sweaters and tee-shirts should be rolled and placed in a suitcase to prevent wrinkling.

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“It is what one might call a ‘forever fabric’, since it can be used in upholstery, in every combination of colour or texture…”
Dia Mirza, Actor, at ‘Vote for Cotton’ event, June 3, 2009, New Indian Express.

 
 Dia Mirza standing
 

“India has a very strong cotton heritage and we feel it’s important to support it. Man-made fibres have increasingly been eroding cotton’s market in our country. I think we all have taken cotton for granted as a casual everyday fabric and forgotten how trendy and fashionable it can be.” 
Muzaffar Ali of Kotwara Studio, June 26, 2008, VIVA City Publication.

“Not only is it friendly to human skin, it’s a feel-good fabric, one that is hygienic, classic, eternal, comfortable, breathable, and yes, heavenly…”
Minissha Lamba , Actor, at ‘Vote for Cotton’ Event, May 27, 2009, Indian Express.

“Cotton is one of my favourite fabrics and is perfect for our country. It’s comfortable, healthy and great for those with sensitive skin.” Soha Ali Khan, Actor, at ‘Cool with Cotton’ (Cotton Carnival) July 30, 2007, Deccan Herald. 

“I like wearing pure cotton clothes as they are classy and gel well with my personality. Being a natural fabric, cotton is most suitable for all types of weather.”
Konkona Sen Sharma, Actor, September 17, 2007, The Hindu.

 
 Konkana Sen Sharma sitting
 

“Cotton is absorbent, comfortable and a healthy fabric. Everybody has a majority of cotton in their wardrobe. I love cotton and enjoy wearing it throughout the year!”  --
Prachi Desai, Actor, at the Vote for Cotton event in Ahmedabad on May 12, 2009.

“I totally support cotton. Considering India does not have the coolest climate, I think it is important to build awareness about the fabric. I am in cotton all the time, be it a cotton ganjee, or a pair of trousers. Some of my favorite shops are into cotton based clothes.” 
Riya Sen, Actor, August 14, 2007, The Telegraph.
 Woman wearing cotton dress reading

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