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January 13, 2026


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Fiber Characteristics

COTTON

Natural Fiber - cellulosic

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Comfortable
  • Soft hand
  • Absorbent
  • Good color retention, prints well
  • Machine-washable, dry-cleanable
  • Good strength
  • Drapes well
  • Easy to handle and sew

 

MAJOR END USES:

  • Apparel - Wide range of wearing apparel: blouses, shirts, dresses, childrenswear, activewear, separates, swimwear, suits, jackets, skirts, pants, sweaters, hosiery, neckwear.
  • Home Fashions - curtains, draperies, bedspreads, comforters, throws, sheets, towels, table cloths, table mats, napkins.
 

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ZYIA - Item 108 Black Grid Bra
This bra provides performance without giving up any points for style. It has a fully-lined elastic bottom band for firm lower support, with adjustable “hook and loop” style shoulder straps for support that won’t slack off. To keep you fresh and cool, it has a mesh V at the front and mesh back straps for ventilation

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ZYIA - Item 3535 - Men's Army Green Crew Sweatshirt
If you like to layer on warmth without adding fleece, this Terry sweatshirt delivers that classic cotton feel and weight you love, without the fuzz. Effortless to wear and to care for, this relaxed crew top makes good on the classic sweatshirt promise of comfort, flexibility, and durability.

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