Take a closer look at the harvesting process and machinery behind cotton production — from fieldwork to the first steps of ...

Long-staple cotton refers to the length of the fibers in the cotton boll (the fuzzy ball-like fruit of the plant), which make for softer, more durable cotton fabrics, which is why they often cost ...

Common weave types for cotton sheets are sateen, percale, satin and jersey, which is technically a knitted fabric (rather than woven), often made from cotton.