Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cotton

Cotton is a soft, fluffy fiber obtained from the seed pods of various species of the cotton plant. It has excellent absorbency, making it one of the most popular fabrics worldwide. Cotton is used in the production of clothing, bedding, home furnishings, and other products. It is also used to make medical supplies, s…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 123× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cotton is a soft, fluffy fiber obtained from the seed pods of various species of the cotton plant. It has excellent absorbency, making it one of the most popular fabrics worldwide. Cotton is used in the production of clothing, bedding, home furnishings, and other products. It is also used to make medical supplies, such as surgical masks and bandages. Its breathable and lightweight properties make it an ideal fabric for hot, humid climates. In addition, cotton is both biodegradable and renewable, making it an environmentally-friendly choice for many fabrics and products.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 123 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cotton, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.