What we learnt about cotton
- Cotton is a natural fibre grown on a plant that plays a big role in Australia as it is one of the world’s most natural resources.
- In 1788, the First Fleet brought cottonseed to Australia.
- In 1788, the First Fleet brought cottonseed to Australia.
- - Cotton is produced to make everyday clothing such as jeans, shirts, bed sheets, towels… etc.
- - Cotton fibre makes up over a third of all the fibre sold globally.
- - Australian cotton farmers partake in an environmental program called Best Management Practices which makes sure that cotton is produced and manufactured with high environmental standards.
- - Australia’s farm practice have improved over the last few years and now delivers two to three times more cotton per land area than the global average.
- - Cotton is important to Australia because not only does it provide fibre in the textile industry but it plays a role in the feed and oil industries with its seed, it is rich in oil and protein.
- - Cotton is also used in coffee filters, sanitary pads and book binding.
- - Cotton is very useful because it is a food AND a fibre crop.
- - Cotton seeds can be used to feed cattle and crushed to make oil. Cotton oil in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. It is also used for production of rubber and plastics. Cottonseed is also used as food for animals.