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Mar 07, 2010
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Cotton, the purest form of cellulose found in the nature, is the seed hair of the plants of the genus Gossypium. It is classified as natural, cellulosic, monocellular, staple fibre. Cotton has been cultivated for more than 5000 years. Different types of cotton are grown in various parts of the world. The quality of cotton fibre is based on its colour, staple, fineness and strength. Usually, the longer fibres are finer and stronger.
There are 3 main types of commercial cotton: a) fibre have staple length varying from 25 to 60 mm. That is high quality cotton from Egypt, Sudan and Sea Island; b) coarser species of cotton with shorter staple length, about 13-33 mm, such as American Upland Cotton; c) staple length is about 9-25 mm, this type of cotton commonly produced in various Asian countries.
• Egyptian Cotton is considered to be one of the best types of cotton, and is produced in various quality levels in long-staple and extra long-staple, fibre are light brown, fine, strong and 32-38 mm in length.
• American and Peruvain Pima Cotton fibre is fine, strong, lustrous, silky and creamy-brown-white in colour. The fibre has the staple length 35-38 mm.
* What is mercerization? It is a finishing process for cotton using caustic soda to improve strength of the yarn and ability to take dye. Mercerized cotton is considered as a luxury fiber.
Knitwear, 22 Floral Designs by Sasha Kagan. This floral heaven made of cotton is represented by 22 stylish and unique designs using color, texture, and the use of repeating patterns to make fabric for classic knits. The designs were originally commissioned by Rowan, Vogue and Knitting Magazines, and Woman's Weekly. Sweaters, Cardigans, Tops, Jackets and Coats, Wraps and Scarves (sizes XS - L):
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Nectar, 21 Designs by Kim Hargreaves. The look of thise knitwear collection made in cotton (and its organic varieties) and bamboo is graceful and feminine. The palette of pearl whites, blossom pinks and silver greys is pale but interesting, while highlights of luscious blooms and ocean blue complete this delicious summer blend (sizes XS - XXL): 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
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Arcadia DK, Cascade
Aura with Sequins, Lang
Baco, Lana Grossa
Belfilo, Lana Grossa
Cambio, Lana Grossa
Cloud Cotton, Estelle
Desert Garden, Jo Sharp
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Erba, Lana Grossa
Fixation, Cascade
Flores, Lang * new
Leisure Bulky, Cascade
Luna, Cascade
Lumina, Jo Sharp
Pima Tencel, Cascade
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Point Print, Lana Grossa
Quattro, Lang
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Stork, Dale of Norway
Super 10 Multi,
S.R. Kertzer
Zeta, Lang
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100% Organic
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CLOUD COTTON by Estelle FIBRE: 100% Organic Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Aran TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 150 m / 165 yds BALL WEIGHT: 100g * hand wash | made in Peru 
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STORK by Dale of Norway FIBRE: 100% Egyptian Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Sport TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 32 sts / 40 rows NEEDLES: 2.5 (US No.1) LENGTH: approx. 180 m / 195 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * machine wash | made in Norway
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QUATTRO by Lang * new
FIBRE: 100% Combed Cotton, Mercerized YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 32rows NEEDLES: 3-4 mm (US No.4-6) LENGTH: approx. 120 m / 132 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * machine wash | made in Italy
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100% Cotton
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SUPER 10 Multi by S.R. Kertzer FIBRE: 100% Mercerized Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 30 rows NEEDLES: recommended 4 - 4.25 mm (US No.6) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 226 yds SKEIN WEIGHT: 100g * machine wash | made in United Kingdom
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