Question

What was the difference between long staple and short staple cotton?

Answer 1

Answer:

Long staple cottons have individual fibers of 1 1/4" and fibers of 2” are called extra-long staple. These length differences may seem small, but they make a big difference in the quality, strength, and softness of the cotton. Short staple fibers produce a cotton that is great for basic, everyday use.

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Answer 2

Answer: A cotton plant produces boll's and each cotton boll contains upwards of 250,000 individual fibers. A short staple fiber is up to 1 1/8" long. A long staple fiber is between 1 1/8" and 1 1/4" long. An extra-long staple fiber is between 1 3/8"and 2" long.