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Fibre to Fabric — Science STD 6 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceFibre to Fabric5 Marks
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What are the uses of cotton?
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Answer

Cotton has a variety of uses. Some uses of cotton are given below:
  1. Cotton or cotton in combination with other fibres is used in manufacture of textiles.
  2. Cleaned cotton is used as an absorbent in hospitals.
  3. Unspun cotton is used, as fillers in mattresses, pillows and quilts.
  4. Cotton is used as a main raw material in manufacturing of rayon and in paper industry.
  5. Due to high water absorption property, clothes made from cotton are extensively used as mops in household and for cleaning machines in industries.

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