We would like to introduce you to the fabric cotton that is also used in Kibuntenka products.
When you hear 100 % cotton or 100 % cotton, you may or may not understand it...Is that really a good thing? That sounds vague, isn't it? Let's clear those doubts today.
🔸Cotton raw materials
The raw material for cotton is a natural material obtained from the seeds of cotton, a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. I once received cotton seeds and grew cotton. If you pull the grown cotton while twisting it a little, it will become a single thread. It was very shocking to see the process of making thread from natural materials.
🔸Characteristics and benefits of cotton fabric
-Warm in winter and cool in summer
Cotton has heat retention and keeps you warm in the winter, and has excellent breathability and water absorption, making it dry and dry in the summer. It's nice to be able to stay comfortably all year round.
-Highly durable
Compared to other natural fibers, cotton is water resistant and highly durable. It is also heat resistant, so if you notice wrinkles after washing, you can iron it. Furthermore, it is also attractive because it is relatively less susceptible to being eaten by insects than other natural fibers.
-Soft to the touch
Cotton is soft and gentle to the touch! You often see this in commercials , etc. Since cotton is originally cotton, the fiber itself does not cause irritation when it comes in contact with the skin.
These days, there are many dogs and cats with sensitive skin, so I think you can take care of them while keeping them comfortable and comfortable. KIBUNENKA 's fabric is printed with wax printing, so it may look a little crisp at first, but the more you use it, the softer it becomes, and it will become a product that you will want to use for a long time.
-Hard to generate static electricity
Natural materials such as cotton have approximately 3 to 17 times more moisture than chemical polyester or nylon materials. Its high moisturizing properties allow electrical current to escape easily, making it difficult for static electricity to occur. I'm not good at static electricity, so this is a really nice point.
And the fact that it's hard to generate static electricity also means that it's hard for dirt and dust to stick to it! Cotton is recommended from a hygiene perspective as it does not easily generate static electricity.
🔸Disadvantages and precautions of cotton fabric
Cotton has many advantages, but of course there are also disadvantages.
-Easy to shrink and wrinkle when washed
While cotton has the characteristics of being highly absorbent and resistant to water and alkali, it has the disadvantage of shrinking easily and wrinkling when washed.
When washing, you can minimize shrinkage and wrinkles by taking the clothes out as soon as possible after spin-drying, and stretching them to dry so that the shrunken fibers return to their original state.
For more information on how to wash, please see our previous blog ``How to wash African batik''.
🔸Find your favorite item at KIBUNTENKA
Did you understand the charm of cotton?
The more you use it, the softer and more durable it becomes, so if you find one you like, you'll be sure to use it for a long time.
Why not take this opportunity to try using Kibuntenka's stylish and highly functional cotton items?