Coton Specs
| Shape | Fairly uniform in width, 12–20 micrometers;length varies from 1 cm to 6 cm (½ to 2½ inches);typical length is 2.2 cm to 3.3 cm (⅞ to 1¼ inches). |
| Luster | high |
| Tenacity (strength)DryWet | 3.0–5.0 g/d3.3–6.0 g/d |
| Resiliency | low |
| Density | 1.54–1.56 g/cm³ |
| Moisture absorptionraw: conditionedsaturationmercerized: conditionedsaturation | 8.5%15–25%8.5–10.3%15–27%+ |
| Dimensional stability | good |
| Resistance toacidsalkaliorganic solventssunlightmicroorganismsinsects | damage, weaken fibersresistant; no harmful effectshigh resistance to mostProlonged exposure weakens fibers.Mildew and rot-producing bacteria damage fibers.Silverfish damage fibers. |
| Thermal reactionsto heatto flame | Decomposes after prolonged exposure to temperatures of 150 °C or over.Burns readily. |
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