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  • Cotton - The cotton fibre, sourced from the Gossypium plant, is one of the most utilised natural fibres worldwide for fabric production. This fibre is prized for its resilience, breathability, and ease of dyeing. The quality of cotton can vary depending on the plant variety and cultivation conditions.

    To understand the fineness of cotton yarn, a classification known as "English count" (NE) is used. This classification is based on the weight of the yarn: the higher the NE number, the finer the yarn. A yarn with a NE 170 title, for example, means that 170x840 yards (approximately 768 metres) of yarn weigh one pound (about 453.6 grams).