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Tab
A small, sometimes decorative, flap, strap or loop of fabric that has a buttonhole, buckle, snap or other type of closure to fasten the waist of a pant, or other collar or cuff of a shirt or coat
Tank top
A sleeveless knit shirt with a deep, U-shaped neckline and deep armholes. Originally an athletic garment, thank tops have found a place in both the modern wardrobe, to be worn layered or on its own.
Tankini
A contemporary style of swimsuit that combines the comfort and coverage of a tank top with a traditional bikini bottom
Tare
The weight of wrapping bands or wires used to cover cotton bales.
Terry
Cotton terry is woven on a loom which utilizes an additional yarn to form loops called pile or loop surfaces. These loops increase the fabric's absorbency, making terry the staple cloth for towels, robes and beachwear garments
Trash
The leaf content of ginned lint.
Trunks
A pair of shorts used by men for swimming.
Tube top
A woman's strapless knit or smocked top that wraps about the body like a tube. This sexy look has evolved from its original 1970s iconic status in disco dressing, now offering breezy elegance for warm days and nights
Twill
A popular weave pattern identified by diagonal lines on the face of the fabric.
Cotton for Fitness
What is the fabric that takes away the moisture from your clothing when you sweat out at the gym? The answer is predictable. Cotton, of course. Cotton is a great compliment for fitness regimes too. And though professional workout clothes are made of special fabrics, the basis is usually cotton ...
Celebrity Byte
“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. “India has a very strong cotton heritage and we feel it’s importan ...
Cotton get-aways
Budget-Friendly Family-Fun TipsHaving a great time is not about an expensive vacation in an exotic locale. Some of the most delightful memories can be made right in your backyard, on the beach or a brisk walk from your house.All you need is a great sense of adventure, a cotton-crazy imagination, and ...
Cotton from Plant to Cloth
Cotton is a natural fiber taken from the cotton plant. Cotton plants are perennial plants grown as annuals of the genus cotton [gossypium], a close relative of the hollyhock family that has beautiful flower blooms. Seedlings emerge from the soil within one to two weeks after planting. In about four ...