Asal Cotton

Sebagai penambahan kepada maklumat tentang dari mana asalnya cotton itu sendiri, berikut adalah satu artikel ringkas. Harap dapat dimanfaatkan bersama. Sebahagian sumber di petik dari laman wikipedia.

Kapas adalah lembut, serat ruji kembang yang tumbuh dalam buah kapas, atau kapsul pelindung, sekitar benih tumbuhan kapas Gossypium genus. Gentian selulosa yang hampir tulen.Dalam keadaan semulajadi, bola kapas akan cenderung untuk meningkatkan penyebaran biji benih.

Tumbuhannya yang asli renek kepada kawasan tropika dan subtropika di seluruh dunia, termasuk Amerika, Afrika, dan India. Kepelbagaian terbesar spesis kapas liar ditemui di Mexico, diikuti oleh Australia dan Afrika. Penghasilan kapas adalah meluas dan tiada sekatan sejak berzaman. Nama bahasa Inggeris berasal dari bahasa Arab (al) qutn قطن, yang telah mula digunakan sekitar tahun 1400 SM.

Gentian adalah yang paling sering diputar ke dalam benang atau benang dan digunakan untuk membuat tekstil yang lembut, bernafas. Penggunaan kapas untuk kain dikenali kini zaman prasejarah; serpihan kain kapas yang bertarikh dari 5000 SM telah digali di Mexico dan Pakistan. Walaupun ditanam sejak zaman, ia adalah ciptaan gin kapas supaya menurunkan kos pengeluaran yang membawa kepada penggunaan meluas, dan ia adalah kain serat semula jadi yang paling banyak digunakan dalam pakaian hari ini.

Anggaran semasa bagi pengeluaran dunia kira-kira 25 juta tan metrik setahun, mencakupi 2.5% daripada tanah pertanian di dunia. China adalah pengeluar terbesar di dunia kapas, tetapi kebanyakan ini digunakan dalam negara. Amerika Syarikat telah menjadi pengeksport terbesar selama bertahun-tahun.

Cotton Muslin Blankets Make Wonderful Swaddle Blankets

 by: Andre’ Savoie


Your first look at a cotton muslin swaddle or receiving blanket might surprise you. The fabric looks a bit like gauze and doesn’t look thick enough to keep an infant warm. And the fabric doesn’t seem nice and pressed like other baby blankets you might find. 

But don’t let appearances fool you. Cotton muslin just might be the perfect fabric for a specialized blanket like a swaddling blanket. The light weight fabric is perfect for a loose fit yet keeping the ability to make a snug wrap. And the breathable fabric is an absolute necessity for allowing babies to regulate their body temperatures. 

About Cotton Muslin 

A blanket make of 100% cotton muslin is the best quality receiving blanket or wrap you can find for your baby. Soft, breathable and stretchable cotton muslin fabric has been popular since the 17th century in Europe and the Middle East for its many qualities and is an ideal fabric for infant products such as swaddling blankets and clothing. 

Moms really like cotton muslin because it is a very soft yet very durable fabric capable of putting up with continual washing and drying with the regular laundry. In fact, cotton muslin generally gets softer the more you wash it. 

Cotton muslin is considered a “working fabric” because its texture and composition allow it to be used in a number of different applications. It has a fine woven quality and is sometimes mistakenly called “sheer cotton” or “sheeting.” Today you will find muslin fabric used in clothing, blankets and upholstery. However the type of muslin used in swaddle blankets generally consists of softer, thinner fabric. 

Reasons to look for cotton muslin in a swaddling blanket 

We love this wonderful fabric for a number of reasons including child safety and product durability which offer added value for parents. Other reasons include: 

* Breathable to prevent baby from overheating 
* Stretchable for safely and securely swaddling your baby 
* Gets softer with use and washing 
* Lightweight fabric allows babies to self regulate their temperature 
* Large size allows for use with older babies 

Choose swaddle blankets with top quality materials for your baby 

There are many types of baby swaddle blankets available today for parents to choose from. It seems easy to shop based on price – but who wants to compromise the comfort or safety of their infant to save a little money? Don’t cut corners with plain cotton blankets that may scratch or irritate your infant’s skin, shrink with use, or possibly cause your baby to overheat.